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Wha Happen? 13 Patois Phrases for Costa Rica’s Caribbean Coast

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Heading to Puerto Viejo or Cahuita? Learn 13 Mekatelyu phrases, from wha happen to mek wi go, before you go.
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Costa Rica Plans Blue Zone Seal and Wellness Tourism Push for Nicoya

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Costa Rica plans an official Blue Zone seal and three Nicoya wellness tourism products by 2028, plus new care for centenarians.
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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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Costa Rica Dollar Supply Hits Record 20 Years After Colón Devaluations Ended

The dollar sits near ₡452 as Costa Rica marks 20 years since ending planned colón devaluations. Here's what is driving record dollar supply.
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Woman Accused of Forging Deeds to Take an American’s Property Deported to Costa Rica

Two Costa Ricans wanted since 2016, including a woman suspected of using forged deeds and powers of attorney to take property and money from...
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Wha Happen? 13 Patois Phrases for Costa Rica’s Caribbean Coast

Heading to Puerto Viejo or Cahuita? Learn 13 Mekatelyu phrases, from wha happen to mek wi go, before you go.
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Fixing an Invoice in Costa Rica Can Now Reopen a Tax Return You Already Filed

New Costa Rica e-invoice rules start Nov. 1. Correcting an invoice can now mean amending an old tax return and paying interest.
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