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U.S. State Department Warns Old Passports Canceled Immediately Upon Online Renewal

Tico Times - February 17, 2026

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Tourist arrivals to Costa Rica by air grew in January

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Popular Costa Rica Tour Guide Says License Renewal Is Back on Track

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Museums in San José Extend Evening Hours Through March

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Why the Falling Dollar Is Testing Costa Rica’s Tourism Edge

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The U.S. dollar has reached its lowest levels against the Costa Rican colón in almost two decades, closing at ₡487.26 in the Monex market...

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Costa Rica Faces Another Cold Front—But Effects Stay Limited

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Costa Rica stays under the effects of cold front push number 15, but experts say it brings no major shifts to our weather. The...

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Costa Rica Lawmakers Advance Bill to Fine Illegal Park Entries

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Lawmakers in Costa Rica's Legislative Assembly passed a bill in its first debate this week that sets out heavy fines for people who enter...

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Southwest Airlines Unveils Direct Costa Rica-Las Vegas Route

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Southwest Airlines has set plans to introduce the first direct flight linking Costa Rica with Las Vegas, Nevada. This move aims to boost travel...

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Puma spotted near tourists in Costa Rica’s Corcovado

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The short encounter was recorded on a cellphone by Keylor Monge, a local tour guide who was leading an excursion on Friday, Feb. 6....

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Route 32 Reopens in Costa Rica with Traffic Controls at Key Slide Zone

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Route 32 reopened Wednesday morning under regulated passage at kilometer 48, a spot hard hit by repeated slides from heavy rains. The Ministry of...

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La Fortuna Tops Travel + Leisure’s List as Costa Rica’s Prime Wellness Spot

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For those who haven't been here before, La Fortuna sits in the northern part of the country, near Arenal Volcano. The area draws visitors...

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Costa Rica’s Key Highway to Caribbean Remains Blocked by Slides

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Authorities report that Route 32 stays shut down in the Zurquí sector as crews battle ongoing landslides triggered by heavy rains from cold front...

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Two Costa Rican Hotels Earn Forbes Recognition for Wellness and Luxury

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Two standout Costa Rican properties have received prestigious recognition in recent Forbes magazine coverage, highlighting the country’s growing reputation as a global leader in...

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Costa Rica’s Route 32 Closed After New Landslide as Cold Front Triggers Emergencies

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Authorities closed Route 32 again on Friday afternoon after a fresh landslide hit the highway, disrupting travel between the Greater Metropolitan Area and the...