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Projected growth in tourism could be a jolt for jobseekers

Things are looking up for the Costa Rican tourism sector and maybe Ticos looking for work in a tight job market, according to a new report released last week.

Tourists pay up to $6,800 each to visit Costa Rica’s Isla del Coco National Park

Because of its scenic beauty on land and its great variety of marine species, German tourist Steven Almoa said Isla del Coca is one of the best places in the world for scuba diving.

More U.S. tourists are taking vacations in Central America

The isthmus saw a 4.2 percent increase in U.S. tourists in 2013 -- up to almost 2.5 million compared to 2.39 million in 2012.

Nothing says ‘I love you’ like a day at the beach (or a jungle spa)

Valentine’s Day falls on a Friday this year, and many local tourism businesses are offering discounts on hotels, local flights, one-day tours and romantic dinners.

Costa Rica promoting adventure tourism to U.S. audiences during Winter Olympics broadcasts

No, Costa Rica doesn't have any athletes at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia. But the country will still get its chance to shine through the ice and snow. The Costa Rican Tourism Board (ICT) will broadcast ads promoting sun, beaches and adventure tourism in Costa Rica for U.S. television audiences.

Costa Rica to promote adventure tourism at fairs in Los Angeles and Boston

The Costa Rica Tourism Board along with a group of private-sector companies will promote Costa Rica as a destination for adventure travel at the Los Angeles Travel & Adventure Show 2014 and the Boston Globe Travel Show 2014.

Copa Airlines announces three new nonstop destinations from Panama

Panamanian carrier Copa Airlines this week announced the launching of three new nonstop flights from Panama to Montreal, Ft. Lauderdale and Guyana.

Guanacastecos want change, but many voters still skeptical next president will deliver

CAÑAS, Guanacaste – In the strong wind and baking Guanacaste sun, voters in this northwestern province headed to the polls peacefully Sunday morning, but expressed doubt that the change they needed in their everyday lives would come with a new administration.

Costa Rica’s tourism sector opposes ‘dry law’ on Election Day

The National Tourism Chamber wants to eliminate a law that allows municipalities to ban alcohol sales during Election Day next Sunday (also Super Bowl Sunday).

Crumbling infrastructure is holding back tourism, says National Liberation Party

Representatives from Costa Rica’s five main political parties sparred during an economic roundtable organized by the Costa Rican-American Chamber of Commerce at the Hotel Real InterContinental in Escazú on Tuesday.

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