The Guanacaste Airport in Liberia, registered a total of 1,910,354 passengers in 2024, representing an interannual growth of 16% compared to 2023 and a new visitor record for the airport. Toronto, Los Angeles, and Miami are the source markets from which most passengers arrived at Guanacaste Airport during the year. This solidifies North America as …
Avianca Airlines announced the launch of a new direct flight route connecting San José (SJO), Costa Rica, and San Juan (SJU), Puerto Rico, starting March 31, 2025. After 20 years, both cities will have direct flights for the convenience of travelers. The announcement was made by the governor of Puerto Rico, Jenniffer González Colón, alongside …
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With their faces covered in black hoods, thousands of civilians were sworn in by Nicaraguan authorities as “volunteer police,” a force created as part of a controversial constitutional reform that the opposition in exile describes as “paramilitary.” About 2,500 volunteer police officers, dressed in white shirts and black pants, lined up to take their oath …
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The President of Costa Rica, Rodrigo Chaves, received at the Presidential House the president-elect of Venezuela, Edmundo González Urrutia. The Venezuelan opposition politician also held a meeting at the Legislative Assembly. President Rodrigo Chaves expressed his respect and admiration for both González and leader María Corina Machado. “You have shown courage and fighting spirit to …
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A groundbreaking study by the Center for Marine Science and Limnology Research (CIMAR) at the University of Costa Rica and the University of Windsor in Canada reveals the secret life of snappers in the Pacific off Costa Rica. Using acoustic telemetry, the research shows how Bahía Santa Elena serves as a key refuge for snappers, …
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Playa Tamarindo, in Guanacaste, is one of the most visited places by locals and tourists alike. Its beautiful beach, featuring perfect waves for surfing and ideal for a dip on a summer day, contributes to its popularity. The area has experienced unprecedented growth and is filled with restaurants and bars, boasting a very active nightlife. …
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Six out of ten tourists who visited Costa Rica in 2024 came from the United States, one more than in 2023, attracted by the Central American country’s lush beaches and rich biodiversity, according to a report published Thursday by the Costa Rican Tourism Institute (ICT). Of the 2.6 million foreign visitors who arrived by air …
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Edmundo González Urrutia, Venezuelan opposition politician, is visiting Costa Rica. He has been traveling in Latin America and meeting with political leaders since January 2, prior to Nicolás Maduro’s swearing-in. Today, González will hold a meeting at the Legislative Assembly, where he will be received by Rodrigo Arias, the president of Congress, and by the …
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Shoppers in Costa Rica are facing sticker shock as the prices of essential vegetables like tomatoes and potatoes have skyrocketed in recent weeks, raising concerns about the impact on household budgets. At farmer’s markets, a kilogram of tomatoes cost upwards of ₡3,000 ($5.50) between January 10th and 12th, with some supermarkets charging over ₡4,000 ($7.30) …
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The President of El Salvador, Nayib Bukele, assured on Tuesday that 2025 will be a “very important year” for the “exponential” revaluation of bitcoin with Donald Trump’s arrival to the U.S. presidency next Monday. “I personally believe that this year and the others, but especially this year due to Trump’s assumption (…) will be a …
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