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What to Expect from Costa Rica’s Weather in October

October heads into a rainier stretch than usual for most of Costa Rica, based on the latest from the National Meteorological Institute. For those...

Costa Rica’s Tourism Adapts to Demands for Authentic Experiences

Costa Rica's tourism sector keeps shifting as travelers look for deeper connections with local life, moving past basic stays to hands-on involvement in food,...

Mexican Diver Survives Shark Attack at Costa Rica’s Cocos Island

A Mexican tourist survived a shark bite during a dive near Cocos Island National Park, off Costa Rica's Pacific coast. The man, in his...

World Tourism Day 2025 Focuses on Sustainable Transformation

Today marks World Tourism Day, held every September 27 to highlight tourism's role in economies and communities worldwide. This year's theme, "Tourism and Sustainable...

Costa Rican Airports Reopen After Radar Failure Grounds Flights

After a chaotic morning, airport personnel announced the reopening of Costa Rican Airports. All flights had been grounded since early morning due to an...

Alaska Airlines Offers 30% Discount on Flights to Costa Rica and Beyond

Alaska Airlines has launched a short-term sale, cutting 30% off base fares for flights between the U.S., Canada, and destinations in Mexico and Central...

Costa Rica Closes Major Airports After Power Failure

Costa Rica faced major travel disruptions this morning after a power failure crippled the national radar system, forcing the closure of its airspace and...

CNN: Costa Rica Shifts From “Switzerland” to Drug Transit Route

CNN en Español published an article noting that Costa Rica has gone from being “the Switzerland of Central America” to becoming a key route for...

Costa Rica’s Ostional Refuge Sees Major Turtle Nesting Event Enter Final Days

One of the year's biggest olive ridley sea turtle arribadas kicked off on September 13 at Ostional Beach in Costa Rica's Guanacaste province. Thousands...

Estée Lauder Opens Skin Longevity Institute in Costa Rica’s Blue Zone

Estée Lauder launched its Skin Longevity Institute at Hacienda AltaGracia, an Auberge Resorts Collection property in Costa Rica, back in May. The spot sits...
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Costa Rica Defeats Nicaragua 4-1 in World Cup Push

Costa Rica delivered a strong performance last night, defeating Nicaragua 4-1 in their Concacaf World Cup qualifier at the National Stadium. The result marks...

Costa Rica’s Air Travel is Evolving with Route Shifts

Airlines are reshaping their paths to Costa Rica, with some Latin American carriers pulling back while others from Canada, Mexico, and Europe step up...

Starbucks Honors Costa Rica’s Coffee Roots in October Festivities

Coffee runs deep in our veins, a tradition that started in the 1700s and shapes our country's economy and culture today. This October, Starbucks...

U.S. Labeled Terrorists Escape Guatemalan Jail Amid Homicide Surge

Guatemala City – Authorities in Guatemala confirmed on Sunday that 20 high-ranking members of the Barrio 18 gang broke out of the Fraijanes II...