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

Tico Times - January 17, 2026

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Michael Jordan Lands in Costa Rica for Pelagic Rockstar Fishing Tournament

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Costa Rica Road to Close for Two Weeks for Bridge Construction

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Costa Rica Takes Home Top Wellness Honor from European Health Magazines

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JetBlue’s New Year Airfare Sale to Costa Rica

Those still looking for a getaway to Costa Rica now have a new reason from JetBlue Airways. The airline rolled out a promotion offering...

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Costa Rica’s Nosara Highlighted in Forbes Top 10 Adventure Spots

Costa Rica has earned a spot on Forbes' list of top 10 adventure travel destinations for 2026, with Nosara in Guanacaste standing out for...

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Visit Top Costa Rica Museums on Your Next Trip

Costa Rica’s best museum days do two things at once: they teach you what you’re seeing out in the country and they give you...

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Gal Gadot Chooses Costa Rica Again for New Year’s Getaway

Actress Gal Gadot welcomed 2026 amid Costa Rica's beaches and sunsets, making it her second year in a row to end December in the...

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Costa Rica’s Route 27 Goes One-Way Sundays in January

Drivers heading back from the Pacific coast can expect changes on Route 27 starting this weekend. The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MOPT)...

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Jimmy Fallon’s Papagayo Getaway Boosts Costa Rica Luxury Tourism

Comedian and late-night host Jimmy Fallon wrapped up 2025 with a family trip to Costa Rica, choosing the Papagayo Peninsula for a mix of...

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Costa Rican Drivers Risk Fines Without 2026 Marchamo Sticker

As the new year begins here in Costa Rica, traffic authorities report that over 256,700 vehicles across the country lack the 2026 Marchamo sticker,...

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U.S. Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene Visits Costa Rica for Holiday Break

U.S. Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene, a Republican from Georgia, has chosen Costa Rica for her Christmas vacation this year. She arrived with her fiancé,...

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Costa Rica Road Shuts Down Again by Landslides and Debris

Drivers faced another setback this morning as landslides blocked Route 32, the key link between the Central Valley and Limón province. The Ministry of...

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Alaska Airlines Launches Year-End Costa Rica Airfare Sale

Travelers eyeing a trip to Costa Rica now have a chance to book flights at reduced rates through Alaska Airlines' latest promotion. The airline...

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