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Costa Rica’s High Costs Push U.S. Tourists to Cheaper Destinations

Costa Rica, known as one of the best places for a relaxing vacation is losing middle-class U.S. tourists as costs climb. Higher prices for...

Tourism and Sport Fishing Ignored in Costa Rica’s Blue Economy Roadmap

Last Friday, April 25, the official presentation of the 2025–2030 National Fisheries and Aquaculture Development Plan took much of Costa Rica’s coastal fishing sector...

U.S. Tourists Share Robbery Experience in Costa Rica as Crime Concerns Rise

As Costa Rica continues to battle rising crime rates, a recent robbery involving two American tourists has captured widespread attention, thanks to a series...

Costa Rica Expat Guide to Ticks and How to Avoid Them

Of the many strange and interesting species that many hope to encounter during their time in Costa Rica, arthropods are generally lower on the...

Toxic Air Alert in Grecia as Poás Volcano Continues to Erupt

The ongoing eruptions of Poás Volcano have triggered health concerns for the community of Grecia and nearby areas like Sarchí, Alajuela, and San José,...

Costa Rica’s Tourism in Crisis: Why U.S. Visitors Drop but Europe Flies In

Costa Rica’s tourism sector, a longtime bedrock of our national economy, continues to face an ongoing decline, with visitor arrivals dropping for seven consecutive...

KLM Airlines Increases Costa Rica Flights to Five Weekly

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has confirmed an increase to five weekly flights between Costa Rica and the Netherlands for the 2025-2026 high season, strengthening...

Costa Rica’s Nekajui Hotel on Condé Nast Traveler 2025 Hot List

Condé Nast Traveler’s 2025 Hot List recognizes top new hotels worldwide, and Nekajui, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Guanacaste, Costa Rica, is among them. The...
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University of Costa Rica Pioneers Wastewater Reuse for Sustainability

The University of Costa Rica (UCR) has launched an innovative research project to transform wastewater into valuable resources, including water for irrigation, agricultural fertilizer,...

Costa Rica Boosts Birdwatching Tourism with New Observation Towers

Costa Rica is strengthening its position as a top destination for birdwatching tourism, a vital contributor to its rural economies. Our country boasts over...

Venezuelan Toddler Reunited in Caracas After U.S. Separation

A two-year-old girl separated in the United States from her Venezuelan parents, who were deported without her, arrived in Caracas on Wednesday after her...