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Costa Rica’s SINAC Sounds Alarm on Unauthorized National Park Entries

Officials from Costa Rica's National System of Conservation Areas (SINAC) have raised alarms over a spike in unauthorized entries to national parks and other...

Costa Rica’s Tourism Is Losing Ground to Mexico, Guatemala and Others

The National Chamber of Tourism (CANATUR) warned that Costa Rica's tourism ended 2025 with a modest 1% increase in international arrivals, a figure that...

Michael Jordan Lands in Costa Rica for Pelagic Rockstar Fishing Tournament

NBA icon Michael Jordan touched down in Costa Rica yesterday, marking his fourth trip to the country in the past year. Local reports confirm...

Costa Rica Road to Close for Two Weeks for Bridge Construction

Route 606 will be closed starting at 6:00 a.m. on Thursday for the construction of a bridge over the Guacimal River. The project includes...

Costa Rica Takes Home Top Wellness Honor from European Health Magazines

Costa Rica has won yet another major honor in the global travel scene, earning the title of Best International Destination at the Healthy Places...

U.S. Real ID Rules Tighten for Domestic Flights, Impacting Costa Rica Travelers

U.S. airport security checkpoints have required REAL ID compliant identification for domestic flights since May 7, 2025, a rule that still catches some Costa...

New Private Aviation Hub Coming to Costa Rica’s Liberia Airport

Signature Aviation plans to build and operate a new general and business aviation terminal at Guanacaste Airport in Liberia, a move the company says...

Dancing with the Stars Host Julianne Hough Shares Costa Rica Vacation

Julianne Hough, the dancer and actress known for her work on Dancing with the Stars, has returned to Costa Rica for a vacation. The...

New York Times Spotlights Costa Rica’s Osa as Top 2026 Travel Pick

The Osa Peninsula has landed on The New York Times' annual list of 52 places to visit in 2026, ranking fourth overall. This recognition...

Costa Rica’s Liberia Airport Faces Demand Boom

The Daniel Oduber International Airport has grown beyond what planners first imagined when it opened in 2011. Officials from Costa Rica's Federated College of...
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Costa Rica Stays Central America’s Priciest Vacation Destination

Costa Rica holds its position as the most expensive destination in Central America for travelers, with average daily costs per person reaching $138. This...

Novak Djokovic Advances to Australian Open Semifinals After Musetti Retires

Novak Djokovic reached the semifinals of the Australian Open on January 27, 2026, when Lorenzo Musetti retired from their quarterfinal match. The Serbian trailed...

Central Bank Phases Out Old Coins in Costa Rica

The Central Bank of Costa Rica has set a deadline for three older coin denominations to leave everyday use. Starting July 1, 2026, the...

Nicaragua convicts historic Sandinista commander of corruption

Nicaragua has convicted the historic Sandinista commander Bayardo Arce, a former economic adviser to President Daniel Ortega, on corruption charges and confiscated his assets,...