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Booking a Red Taxi on Uber in Costa Rica Can Cost 2.5 Times More

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If you open Uber in Costa Rica and tap the red taxi option, check the price before you confirm. On a longer ride, it...
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World’s First All-Inclusive JW Marriott Opens in Guanacaste

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Costa Rica is now home to the world's first all-inclusive JW Marriott. The JW Marriott Costa Elena Resort & Spa has opened at Playa...
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Route 32 to Costa Rica’s Caribbean closed after overnight landslide

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Route 32 closed overnight at Zurquí after a landslide. Here's what it means if you're driving to the Caribbean today.
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Canadian arrivals in Costa Rica jump 24% as travelers skip the US

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Canadian visits to Costa Rica are up 24% this year, and long stays are driving millions in new spending.
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Who Pays Tax on Rent in Costa Rica? The Numbers Don’t Add Up

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Costa Rica counts 360,000 rented homes but only 32,373 registered rental income taxpayers, a figure that has barely moved since 2020.
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Costa Rica Airport QR Codes Point U.S. Visitors to Free Safety Alerts

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If you're a U.S. citizen landing at Juan Santamaría International Airport in San Jose, you'll now walk past QR codes in the immigration line...
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Southwest Adds Austin and Nashville Flights to Costa Rica

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Southwest Airlines is expanding its service to Costa Rica’s Guanacaste province with new and extended nonstop flights from Austin and Nashville for the summer...
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Margaritaville at Sea Adds Limón as Its First Costa Rica Port

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Margaritaville at Sea will make Limón its first Costa Rica port of call in 2028.
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Breeze Airways Begins First Costa Rica Flights From Tampa

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Breeze Airways will begin flying to Costa Rica tomorrow, opening a new nonstop connection between Tampa, Florida, and Juan Santamaría International Airport near San...
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Costa Rica Takes Two Top Honors in National Geographic UK Travel Awards

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British travelers have placed Costa Rica at the top of two major travel categories, naming it their favorite destination for both adventure and responsible...
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Costa Rica Braces for Afternoon Storms as Tropical Wave No. 48 Arrives

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Tropical Wave No. 48 is expected to cross Costa Rica today bringing a greater chance of afternoon downpours and thunderstorms as already wet areas...
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Costa Rica Opens Modern Pier at Historic San Lucas Island

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Visitors to San Lucas Island National Park now have an easier way to get ashore after Costa Rica opened a new tourist pier at...
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U.S. Embassy in Costa Rica Denies Visa Rumors Involving Rodrigo Chaves

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Last night, the U.S. Embassy in Costa Rica rejected rumors that Washington had revoked visas belonging to serving government officials, following social media posts...
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Ciudad Quesada–Aguas Zarcas Road Closed for Weeks After Collapse

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Anyone traveling between Ciudad Quesada and Aguas Zarcas will need to use alternate routes for at least a month after heavy rain washed out...
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Booking a Red Taxi on Uber in Costa Rica Can Cost 2.5 Times More

If you open Uber in Costa Rica and tap the red taxi option, check the price before you confirm. On a longer ride, it...
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US Flags Costa Rica Again Over Illegal and Unreported Fishing Concerns

Costa Rica is once again under scrutiny from the United States over shortcomings in the monitoring of its fishing fleet, less than three years...
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Costa Rica’s Pensionado Visa Ranks Fourth in Global Retirement Index

Costa Rica's Pensionado visa ranks fourth of 46 retirement programs worldwide on its $1,000 income rule and tax treatment. Paperwork is the weak spot.
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New Details Reveal Political Contacts of Producers in Costa Rica Money-Laundering Probe

New details emerging from Costa Rica’s investigation into alleged drug-money laundering through concerts show that two prominent event producers detained this week had recent...
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