Guanacaste’s main international airport in Liberia just posted the strongest first quarter in its history, another sign that Costa Rica’s Pacific gateway is carrying...

Costa Rica Orders Removal of Toll Booths Near San Jose Airport

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Drivers using Route 1 near Juan Santamaría International Airport are set to get some relief after President Rodrigo Chaves ordered the removal of the...

Costa Rica Travelers Face Uncertainty as Spirit Airlines Nears Liquidation

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Spirit Airlines, the ultra-low-cost carrier that has connected Costa Rica to the United States with daily flights to Fort Lauderdale and Orlando, is now...

Costa Rica’s Cartago Train Is Back and It Matters More Than You Might Think

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For tens of thousands of commuters who depend on the train between San José and Cartago, this Monday brought welcome news. The Costa Rican...

Costa Rica Weather This Week Brings Wind Sun and Late Day Storms

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Those heading to Costa Rica this week should expect a familiar April split. The week of April 13 to 19 is starting with strong...

Costa Rican Spending on International Travel Hits New All Time High

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Costa Ricans spent a record $2.127 billion on trips abroad in 2025, the first-time outbound travel spending has crossed the $2 billion mark. The...

The Mystery of Costa Rica’s Cocos Island and the Lost Treasure Legend

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Cocos Island sits alone in the Pacific Ocean, roughly 550 kilometers southwest of Costa Rica's mainland, a place so remote and so shrouded in...

Costa Rica’s Barva Volcano Access Restricted for Several Months

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Access to the Barva Volcano area of Braulio Carrillo National Park will remain restricted for several months, with Costa Rican authorities limiting entry as...