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

Tico Times - July 8, 2025

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

Tico Times - July 7, 2025

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...

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Viva Aerobus Connects Monterrey to San José, Costa Rica with New Route

Tico Times - July 5, 2025

Mexican airline Viva Aerobus is launching a new international route linking Monterrey, Nuevo León, with San José, Costa Rica, starting October 30, 2025. This...

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Costa Rica’s Punta Leona Resort at Center of Beach Access Controversy

Tico Times - July 5, 2025

Punta Leona Beach Club & Nature Resort and the mayor of Garabito, Francisco González, are locked in a dispute over public access to Playa...

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Costa Rica Hotels Struggle with Mid-Year Booking Slowdown

Tico Times - July 4, 2025

Costa Rica’s tourism ss facing a slowdown as the mid-year school vacation period approaches. Running from July 5 to 20, the break typically draws...

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When Will Poás Volcano National Park Reopen? Here’s What We Know

Tico Times - July 3, 2025

Although Poás Volcano has entered a more stable phase and the alert level has been lowered to green, the national park will remain closed...

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Costa Rica Stars in Variety’s Top Ten Film Locations

Tico Times - July 3, 2025

Variety Magazine named our small piece of paradise a top filming destination in its latest featured article, “Ten Locations to Die For,” spotlighting our...