Costa Rica’s flagship tourism industry, long a cornerstone of our nation’s economy, is dealing with a noticeable downturn in 2025 as rising crime, health...

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Canadian Tourism to Costa Rica Drops Amid Rising Crime Concerns

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Canadian visits to Costa Rica have started to drop in 2025, with crime playing a big part in the shift. Data from the Costa...

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Short Term Rental Income in Costa Rica to Face New Tax Rules

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Property owners in Costa Rica who rent accommodations through popular platforms like Airbnb or Booking.com will soon face a new tax obligation. The General...

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Are Boomers Changing Costa Rica? One Expat’s Unfiltered Take

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According to the most recent demographic study, over 20% of all US citizens are classified as within the Boomer age range. Every year, many...

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Gisele Bündchen’s Summer Getaway in Costa Rica’s Santa Teresa

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Supermodel Gisele Bündchen spent late June in Costa Rica, soaking up the sun and sand in Santa Teresa with her partner, Joaquim Valente, and...

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Costa Rica’s First IHOP-Applebee’s Opens in Plaza Tempo

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IHOP and Applebee’s are bringing their breakfast and casual dining menus together in a new dual-branded restaurant at Plaza Tempo in Escazú. The chains,...

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More Canadians Headed to Costa Rica as WestJet Expands Liberia Routes

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Canadian airline WestJet is adding new routes for the 2025–26 winter season, including expanded service to Costa Rica. Beginning in December 2025, the airline...

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Costa Rica Launches Free Digital Guides to Boost Local Tourism

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Costa Rica’s tourism board is making it easier for locals to explore the country during the mid-year school vacation. The Costa Rican Tourism Institute...