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Spirit Airlines Shutdown Strands Central America Travelers

One day after Spirit Airlines ceased all operations, travelers in Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras and Belize are scrambling to find seats on other carriers...

Porter Airlines to Start Direct Toronto–San José Flights in December

Canadian carrier Porter Airlines will begin direct seasonal service between Toronto Pearson International Airport and Juan Santamaría International Airport on December 2, 2026, opening...

Avianca Offers Free Return Flights to Stranded Spirit Airlines Passengers

Avianca will fly stranded Spirit Airlines passengers home at no fare cost, the Colombian flag carrier announced today, becoming the first Latin American airline...

Spirit Airlines Shuts Down Leaving Costa Rica Travelers Scrambling

Travelers heading to or from Costa Rica face sudden disruption after Spirit Airlines announced early Saturday it is shutting down all operations and liquidating,...

Costa Rica Route 27 to Use Reversible Lane This Sunday

Costa Rica's Route 27 will operate with a reversible lane this Sunday, May 3, as authorities prepare for heavy return traffic from the Pacific...

Cyberattack Puts Costa Rica Travelers and Hosts on Alert

Travelers and lodging operators in Costa Rica are being urged to watch for phishing attempts after Booking.com confirmed that unauthorized third parties accessed some...

Costa Rica Adds New Sustainable Luxury Hotel Near Playa Hermosa

A new luxury beach hotel has opened near Playa Hermosa on Costa Rica’s Central Pacific coast, adding another high-end option to one of our...

What Costa Rica Travelers Should Know About Route 1 Closures Near San José Airport

Drivers around Costa Rica’s capital are facing new disruptions this week as the government moves forward with the demolition of toll booth structures along...

Volaris Airlines Hikes Fares on Costa Rica Routes

Travelers flying between Costa Rica, Mexico and the United States face higher prices and fewer flight options in the coming months after Volaris confirmed...

Costa Rica Faces Growing Traffic Gridlock as Experts Call for Urgent Action

Costa Rica’s traffic problems are no longer limited to rush hour in San José. Mobility experts warn that key roads in and around the...
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Hondurasgate: Audios Reveal Alleged U.S. Plot Against the Left in Latin America

Leaked audio recordings published by a digital outlet reveal an alleged plot involving the United States, Israel, Honduras and Argentina to destabilize leftist governments...

Costa Rica on Track for First Sub-800 Homicide Year Since 2022,

After three consecutive years hovering near or above 870 homicides, Costa Rica appears poised to break the cycle. The Organismo de Investigación Judicial (OIJ)...

Laura Fernández Takes Office as Costa Rica President With Tough Crime Agenda

Laura Fernández was sworn in Friday as president of Costa Rica, opening a new political era with a promise to take a hard line...

What Tourists Should Know About Hantavirus and Dengue in Costa Rica

Visitors planning trips to Costa Rica should keep viral illnesses in perspective: hantavirus deserves awareness, but dengue and other mosquito-borne diseases remain the more...