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Costa Rica Tourism Slips Again in May 2025: U.S. and European Visitors Drop

Tico Times - June 17, 2025

Tourist arrivals to Costa Rica took another hit in May 2025, raising red flags for the country’s vital tourism industry. Data from the Costa...

Costa Rica’s Tourism Minister Dismisses Crime and Currency Concerns

June 16, 2025

Costa Rica’s Ojochal: From Farms to Luxury Tourism Hub

June 14, 2025

Costa Rica Continues Investigation into Miller Gardner’s Death

June 14, 2025

Costa Rica’s 2025 Flamingo Fishing Rodeo Highlights Sport and Conservation

June 13, 2025

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Costa Rica Faces Slower Growth and Rising Exchange Rate Pressures

Tico Times - June 12, 2025

Costa Rica is bracing for a challenging economic landscape through 2025 and into 2026, marked by slower growth, exchange rate pressures, and mounting uncertainties,...

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Canada’s Porter Airlines to Launch Direct Costa Rica Flights

Tico Times - June 12, 2025

Porter Airlines is gearing up to connect Canada with Costa Rica, following approval from the Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) to operate direct international flights....

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Canada’s Latest Costa Rica Travel Advisory Update

Tico Times - June 11, 2025

The Canadian government rolled out a fresh travel advisory for Costa Rica, urging travelers to stay sharp due to rising crime and natural risks....

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Costa Rica Volcano Update: Poás Glows Red, Alerts Shift

Tico Times - June 4, 2025

Costa Rica’s Poás Volcano has been putting on a fiery show, with its crater glowing red from burning sulfur and molten rocks. Scientists from...

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Rincón de la Vieja Volcano Erupts in Costa Rica

Tico Times - June 2, 2025

Yesterday, the Rincón de la Vieja volcano in northwestern Costa Rica erupted, sending a column of ash 2,000 meters above its crater. The eruption,...

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Costa Rica’s Tourism Sector Faces Competitive Challenges Despite Modest Growth

Tico Times - May 31, 2025

The Costa Rican tourism sector, a key driver of our nation’s economy, is grappling with competitiveness issues even as it sees a slight uptick...

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Costa Rica Approves Extradition of Nationals for Drug Trafficking and Terrorism

AFP - May 29, 2025

Costa Rica’s President Rodrigo Chaves signed a constitutional reform on Wednesday allowing, for the first time in the country’s history, the extradition of Costa...

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United Airlines Starts Direct San Francisco to San José, Costa Rica Flights

Tico Times - May 27, 2025

United Airlines started a new daily nonstop flight from San Francisco (SFO) to San José, (SJO) on May 22, connecting the U.S. West Coast...

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St. Regis Papagayo: Marriott’s Luxury Resort to Open in Costa Rica in 2027

Tico Times - May 24, 2025

Marriott International will bring its prestigious St. Regis brand to Costa Rica with the St. Regis Papagayo, set to open in early 2027 in...

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Fly Direct from Detroit to Liberia, Costa Rica with Delta’s New Route

Tico Times - May 23, 2025

Starting on December 20, Delta Airlines will connect Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) with Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport (LIR) in Liberia. This new weekly...