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Costa Rica Tripled Tourism Advertising Spending Without Proven Visitor Impact

Costa Rica increased international tourism advertising spending by 223% between 2022 and 2025, but government auditors found insufficient evidence that the additional spending significantly increased visitor arrivals.

Costa Rica Flooding Hits More Than 400 Homes After Tropical Wave

More than 400 homes were flooded across Costa Rica over the weekend as Tropical Wave 47 brought heavy rain to several parts of the...

Costa Rica’s Laguna Río Cuarto Loses Visitor Services

Laguna Río Cuarto will remain accessible, but the community organization managing the Costa Rica attraction will stop providing visitor services beginning September 28.

Two Dead at Guanacaste Beach as Search Continues at Tarrazú Waterfall

Two young men died at Playa Cabuyal in Guanacaste and rescuers are searching for an 18-year-old swept away at a waterfall in Tarrazú after Saturday's storms.

Costa Rica’s San Jose Airport to Add Eight-Level Parking Garage and New Investments

Juan Santamaría International Airport is moving ahead with a major expansion of its parking facilities, including a new eight-level structure that will add 600...

Tropical Wave 47 Brings Afternoon Storms to Costa Rica This Weekend

Tropical Wave 47 brings afternoon storms across Costa Rica today, with heaviest rain in the north and central mountains. Plan outdoor time early.

Costa Rica Changes Route 1 Traffic Pattern Near San Ramón

Drivers using Route 1 between the Central Valley and Puntarenas is facing a new traffic pattern today as construction continues around San Ramón. The...

Costa Rica Tourism Loses 20,000 Jobs as Strong Colón Squeezes Small Operators

Costa Rica's tourism sector employs 20,137 fewer people than two years ago, with microbusinesses hit hardest as the strong colón erodes margins.

Costa Rica Court Freezes Access to Playa Blanca Marine Wetland

A Costa Rican court has temporarily suspended visitor and vehicle access to the Playa Blanca Marine Wetland in Garabito. The tribunal said public use...

Costa Rica Hotel Is the Only New Three-Key Michelin Stay in the Americas

A luxury resort on Guanacaste's Papagayo Peninsula has received the Michelin Guide's highest hotel distinction, making it the only property in the Americas to...

Apple Brings Tap to Pay on iPhone to Costa Rica

Apple rolls out Tap to Pay on iPhone in Costa Rica. Businesses can now accept in-person contactless payments on an iPhone, with no separate...

Costa Rica Airport Warns Drone Incidents Are Disrupting Flights

Reports of drones flying near San Jose's Juan Santamaría International Airport have increased sharply this year, prompting airport officials to warn that unauthorized flights...

Jacó Beach Is Changing as New Residents and Major Brands Move In

For decades, Jacó’s economy has revolved around the beach. Surfing, hotels, restaurants, nightlife and weekend visitors from San José helped turn the Central Pacific...

Why Experts Say Costa Rica Is the Best Wellness Trip After 50

Costa Rica keeps turning up at the top of lists aimed at older travelers and retirees. The latest comes from Travel + Leisure, which...
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Costa Rica Tripled Tourism Advertising Spending Without Proven Visitor Impact

Costa Rica increased international tourism advertising spending by 223% between 2022 and 2025, but government auditors found insufficient evidence that the additional spending significantly increased visitor arrivals.

Who Is Costa Rica Really Competing With for Tourists?

Costa Rica's tourism board says its rivals are Thailand, Indonesia and New Zealand, not its neighbors. Business chambers see a wider field and warn the country is getting too expensive.

Argentina’s Nadia Podoroska’s Comeback Gains Momentum in São Paulo

Nadia Podoroska’s return to professional tennis has moved well beyond simply testing whether her body could handle competition again. Six months after returning from...

Costa Rica Turns to Bryan Ruiz After Firing Fernando Batista

Former Costa Rica captain Bryan Ruiz will take temporary charge of the national team after the Costa Rican Football Federation fired Argentine coach Fernando...