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Costa Rica rises in global ranking of travel, tourism competitiveness

The World Economic Forum ranked Costa Rica the fourth most tourism-ready economy in Latin America. Still, tourism sector leaders believe the country “can and should rank better.”

Alaska Airlines to open two routes between Los Angeles and Costa Rica

The carrier plans to fly four times a week each to Juan Santamaría International Airport, outside San José, and to Daniel Oduber International Airport in Liberia.

Smitten while in Cuba? Better call the love detective before you commit

HAVANA — As they begin to visit this long-forbidden island in greater and greater numbers, it is only natural that some travelers from the U.S. will fall in love with Cuba. Others, with Cubans.

New traffic signs aim to reduce wildlife deaths on Costa Rica’s roads

A UCR study in the Pacific region found the animals most affected by speeding motorists were anteaters, raccoons, ocelots, mice, foxes and vultures. Similar investigations have found dead tapirs, sloths, ocelots, otters, snakes and frogs on major routes in the provinces of Guanacaste, San José and Limón.

Costa Rica tourism minister resigns; Communications minister appointed

Five ministers and a total of 16 officials have left office during the first 11 months of the Solís’ administration.

El Salvador to host event aimed at promoting Central American cruise-ship tourism

Next month, the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association will hold its 2015 regional meeting in El Salvador – the only Central American nation without a Caribbean coast.

Ecuador tourism stunt featuring Costa Rica sparks international row

Once on the ground, tourists filled out fake immigration forms, and passed through simulated customs, complete with ersatz entry stamps. Banners advertising Imperial beer and Costa Rica’s national brand, “Esencial Costa Rica” were also posted around the Ecuadorian airport.

Chabad of San Juan Del Sur: A Jewish presence in a Nicaraguan beach resort

SAN JUAN DEL SUR, Nicaragua – It was quite easy to spot the rebbetzin, or the rabbi’s wife, within my first few minutes of a hot February afternoon in the Nicaraguan beach town of San Juan del Sur. Looking as if she belonged more in Brooklyn, with her modest, long dress and pushing a baby in a carriage, she bought a fruit juice in a definitively New York-accented Spanish.

US Embassy in Costa Rica announces changes for visa requests

The changes should streamline the process for Costa Ricans looking to travel to the United States. Some will qualify for waived interviews; some applicants can complete the process through the mail.

US Coast Guard to assist in investigation of deadly catamaran accident

A report on the joint team’s findings will be presented to Costa Rican authorities in five to seven months.

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