Costa Rica’s Caribbean leatherback season is getting underway, with conservation groups and park-linked patrols on the coast already reporting the first turtles of the...

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Is El Salvador Winning the Central America Tourism Race?

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The numbers tell a story that Costa Rica's tourism industry cannot afford to ignore. In 2019, before the pandemic reshaped global travel, Costa Rica...

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Costa Rica Birdwatchers Make Puriscal a Must Visit

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Puriscal is one of Costa Rica's best-kept birdwatching secrets a rugged, forested area in the province of San José that sits at around 945...

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Costa Rica Travelers Face Higher JetBlue Fees Amid Rising Fuel Costs

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If you have a trip to Costa Rica booked on JetBlue or you're planning one it's time to take a close look at what...

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Costa Rica Tourism Leaders Oppose Proposed Gas Station in Santa Teresa

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Tourism leaders in Santa Teresa are pushing back against a proposed gas station, saying the project does not fit the beach town’s identity as...

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Costa Rica Opens All National Parks for Semana Santa

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Costa Rica is rolling out the welcome mat this Easter Holy Week, with all 29 protected wildlife areas open and operating under regular schedules....

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Amazon Founder Jeff Bezos Lands in Costa Rica With Wife

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Jeff Bezos touched down in Costa Rica the other day. The Amazon founder arrived with his wife Lauren Sánchez aboard a private jet at...

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Jeff Bezos’s Super Yacht Koru Sails Through Costa Rica Waters

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One of the world’s most recognizable private yachts has made an appearance off Costa Rica’s Pacific coast. Koru, the giant sailing yacht tied to...

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U.S. Travel Advisory Highlights Costa Rica as a Safer Choice in Central America

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The latest U.S. State Department travel advisory update provides a fresh look at how safe American travelers are likely to be across Central America...