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Costa Rica Hotel Wins Two World Travel Awards, Putting Tárcoles in the Spotlight

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A hotel on Costa Rica's Central Pacific coast has won two international tourism awards, bringing attention to Tárcoles, a area known for its crocodile-filled...
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Lufthansa to Drop Costa Rica Route in 2027 as Sister Airline Adds More Flights

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German airline Lufthansa will stop operating its flights to Costa Rica in December 2027, but travelers will not lose the connection to Europe. Instead,...
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High Tides Flood Homes in Costa Rica’s Puntarenas

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High tides flooded homes in Puntarenas on Thursday, October 29, with authorities warning that elevated tides could continue along Costa Rica’s Pacific coast through...
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Costa Rica Gas Prices Jump Sharply as Regular Fuel Becomes More Expensive Than Premium

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Drivers in Costa Rica will soon be paying considerably more at the pump after the public services regulator approved yet another round of fuel...
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Costa Rica’s Cambronero Bridge to Reopen

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The Cambronero bridge on Route 1 is scheduled to reopen Tuesday, November 3, restoring traffic through a stretch of the Inter-American Highway closed since...
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All Three VIP Lounges at Juan Santamaría Airport Close Sunday

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All three VIP lounges at Juan Santamaría Airport will be closed Sunday, Nov. 1, and the Mastercard lounge has no reopening date.
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Costa Rica’s Nosara Free Nature Trails Through Forests and Wetlands

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Nosara is best known for its beaches, surfing and laid-back lifestyle, but visitors to this popular destination on Costa Rica's Nicoya Peninsula have another...
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Flying to the US Soon? Every Passenger Must Sign a New Form From Nov. 3

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Every passenger flying to the US from Nov. 3, even on a connection, must sign an Ebola form or be denied boarding.
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Usher Returns to Costa Rica and Shares Photos of Guanacaste Getaway

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Eight-time Grammy Award winner Usher has returned to Costa Rica, spending several days enjoying the beaches, tropical scenery, and luxury resorts of Guanacaste before...
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Thieves Emptied a Tourist Rental Car in 8 Minutes in Costa Rica

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When you lock your car in Costa Rica, don't assume it is locked. A group of Colombian visitors found that out during a coffee...
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Rincón de la Vieja Could Be Settling Down or Building Toward Bigger Eruptions

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Rincón de la Vieja is erupting less often and with less force than it did over the summer. Scientists say that does not yet...
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Costa Rica Gets Five Weekly Nonstop Flights From London Heathrow

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British Airways now flies nonstop between London Heathrow and Costa Rica five times a week, and for the first time the route will run...
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US Tourist Breaks Leg in 10-Meter Fall at Costa Rica Waterfall

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A US tourist broke his leg in a 10-meter fall at Costa Rica's Cinchona waterfall, sparking a nearly five-hour rescue.
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What Driving to San Ramón Could Cost You Each Month in New Tolls

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If you drive Route 1 between San José and the Western Valley, the planned expansion to San Ramón will come with four toll stations....
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Scarlet Macaws Start Nesting in Costa Rica, and You Can Watch Live

Scarlet macaws are pairing off on Costa Rica's Pacific coast. Watch 11 live nest cams, with first chicks due by January.
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Expect Gusts Up to 85 km/h and Rain in Costa Rica This Weekend

Gusts could reach 85 km/h in Costa Rica's mountains and northern Guanacaste today, with rain in the Caribbean and storms in the South Pacific.
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Grynspan Holds Lead as New Emirati Candidate Disappoints in Race to Lead UN

Former Costa Rican Vice President Rebeca Grynspan again finished first on Friday in the UN Security Council’s seventh informal vote in the race for...
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Costa Rica’s Creepiest Ghost Stories and Mysterious Legends

Every society has tales of terror that challenge our imaginations and our courage. Costa Rica has folk tales that include a priest who lost...
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