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Severe Winter Storm in North America Halts Flights to Costa Rica

Tico Times - January 25, 2026

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Costa Rica Braces for Weekend Chill with Valle Central Temperature Drops

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Giant Tarpon and Wildlife at Costa Rica’s Silver King Lodge

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Virgin Voyages’ Brilliant Lady Makes Debut in Costa Rica’s Limón Port

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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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Channing Tatum Spotted Sharing Kiss with Girlfriend on Costa Rican Beach

Hollywood actor Channing Tatum turned heads this weekend when paparazzi caught him in a tender moment with his girlfriend, Inka Williams, on one of...

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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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