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

The Tico Times - October 8, 2026

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World’s First All-Inclusive JW Marriott Opens in Guanacaste

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Route 32 to Costa Rica’s Caribbean closed after overnight landslide

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Canadian arrivals in Costa Rica jump 24% as travelers skip the US

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

The Tico Times - October 8, 2026

If you open Uber in Costa Rica and tap the red taxi option, check the price before you confirm. On a longer ride, it...

World’s First All-Inclusive JW Marriott Opens in Guanacaste

The Tico Times - October 7, 2026

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...

Route 32 to Costa Rica’s Caribbean closed after overnight landslide

The Tico Times - October 6, 2026

Route 32 closed overnight at Zurquí after a landslide. Here's what it means if you're driving to the Caribbean today.

Canadian arrivals in Costa Rica jump 24% as travelers skip the US

The Tico Times - October 5, 2026

Canadian visits to Costa Rica are up 24% this year, and long stays are driving millions in new spending.

Who Pays Tax on Rent in Costa Rica? The Numbers Don’t Add Up

The Tico Times - October 3, 2026

Costa Rica counts 360,000 rented homes but only 32,373 registered rental income taxpayers, a figure that has barely moved since 2020.

Costa Rica Airport QR Codes Point U.S. Visitors to Free Safety Alerts

The Tico Times - October 3, 2026

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...

Southwest Adds Austin and Nashville Flights to Costa Rica

The Tico Times - October 3, 2026

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...

Margaritaville at Sea Adds Limón as Its First Costa Rica Port

The Tico Times - October 3, 2026

Margaritaville at Sea will make Limón its first Costa Rica port of call in 2028.

Breeze Airways Begins First Costa Rica Flights From Tampa

The Tico Times - October 2, 2026

Breeze Airways will begin flying to Costa Rica tomorrow, opening a new nonstop connection between Tampa, Florida, and Juan Santamaría International Airport near San...

Costa Rica Takes Two Top Honors in National Geographic UK Travel Awards

The Tico Times - October 1, 2026

British travelers have placed Costa Rica at the top of two major travel categories, naming it their favorite destination for both adventure and responsible...

Costa Rica Braces for Afternoon Storms as Tropical Wave No. 48 Arrives

The Tico Times - October 1, 2026

Tropical Wave No. 48 is expected to cross Costa Rica today bringing a greater chance of afternoon downpours and thunderstorms as already wet areas...

Costa Rica Opens Modern Pier at Historic San Lucas Island

The Tico Times - September 30, 2026

Visitors to San Lucas Island National Park now have an easier way to get ashore after Costa Rica opened a new tourist pier at...

U.S. Embassy in Costa Rica Denies Visa Rumors Involving Rodrigo Chaves

The Tico Times - September 30, 2026

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...