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Costa Rica Colón Exchange Rate Dips to ¢499 – Raising Concerns

The Central Bank of Costa Rica reported the buy rate at 499.46 colones per dollar on November 12, with similar levels persisting into the...

Tennis Star Dimitrov and Actress Gonzalez Costa Rica Getaway

Bulgarian tennis star Grigor Dimitrov and Mexican actress Eiza Gonzalez shared a tender moment under a cascading waterfall in Costa Rica this week, capturing...

Costa Rica’s Route 32 Shutdown Drags On Amid Weather Delays

Drivers on Route 32 face more uncertainty today as the Ministry of Public Works and Transportation (MOPT) holds off on announcing when the key...

Is Your Costa Rica Trip Safe from U.S. Airport Chaos?

Travelers in Costa Rica can breathe easier as local airports report normal operations despite the chaos gripping air travel in the United States. The...

Costa Rica-Amsterdam Air Link Grows with KLM’s Five Weekly Flights

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has committed to year-round flights between Amsterdam and San José for 2026, adding five weekly services that promise to draw...

Costa Rica’s Route 32 Closed for Rock Removal Until Monday

Drivers heading to Limón face disruptions this weekend as Route 32 remains shut down for critical safety work. The Ministry of Public Works and...

U.S. Shutdown Triggers Flight Cancellations and Long Airport Lines

Hundreds of flights were canceled in the United States on Friday, and passengers formed long lines at airports after the government ordered air traffic...

Alaska Hawaiian Airlines Revise Surfboard Policy for Costa Rican Surfers

Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines have rolled out a revised baggage policy that simplifies carrying surfboards on their flights, a change that stands to...

Costa Rica Warns Against Collecting Seashells to Save Ecosystems

Authorities from the Ministry of Environment and Energy (MINAE) and the National System of Conservation Areas (SINAC) have renewed their plea for residents and...

How the U.S. Government Shutdown Disrupts Flights to Costa Rica

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has ordered airlines to reduce flights by 10 percent at 40 major airports starting tomorrow, as the ongoing government...
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Costa Rica Forecasts 40,000 Starlink Subscriptions by 2030

Costa Rica's telecommunications regulator forecasts that satellite internet connections will hit 40,000 by 2030, with Starlink leading the charge. The Superintendencia de Telecomunicaciones (Sutel)...

What does US ‘terrorist’ designation for Venezuela mean?

Washington's designation of an alleged Venezuelan cartel as a foreign terrorist organization (FTO) takes effect on Monday, opening the door to new forms of...

Dollar Hits 17-Year Low in Costa Rica as Tourism Feels the Pinch

Costa Rica's tourism industry is under pressure yet again as the US dollar exchange rate on the Monex market dropped to ₡498 last Friday...

National Espresso Day Contrasts with Costa Rica’s Chorreador Tradition

People across the world today mark National Espresso Day (yes, it has its own day), recognizing the quick, strong coffee pull that originated in...