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Costa Rica’s Tourism Minister Dismisses Crime and Currency Concerns
Tico Times
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June 16, 2025
Tourism Minister William Rodríguez López addressed growing concerns about crime and the strengthening colón’s impact on Costa Rica’s tourism industry, asserting that these issues are not scaring off international visitors. Speaking at a June 16,...
Costa Rica travel guide: Where to stay and what to do in this bucket list destination
Cosmopolitan UK
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June 16, 2025
Calling all adventure enthusiasts! Costa Rica is a bucket list destination that needs to be top of your travel list. Known for its lush rainforests, incredible wildlife (hello, sloths and toucans!) and stunning beaches, it’s a paradise for...
Enjoy Natural Language Progress Through Costa Rica Spanish Immersion
TechBullion
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June 21, 2025
Share Share Share Share Email Learning a new language is one of the most fulfilling journeys anyone can undertake. For those looking to master Costa Rica Spanish, there’s no better method than immersing yourself in a setting where the language is...
El Mangroove Hotel: A Serene Sanctuary On Costa Rica’s Popular Gulf Of Papagayo
Forbes
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El Mangroove, Autograph Collection in Guanacaste, Costa Rica Courtesy of El Mangroove With its pristine beaches, 17 lush acres of coastal forests and mangroves, rainbow-hued birds, and howler monkeys leaping across the tree canopy, El Mangroove,...
Costa Rica’s President Stirs Debate with Oil Exploration Stance
Tico Times
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June 15, 2025
President Rodrigo Chaves has sparked controversy with his recent comments on oil exploration and the Escazú Agreement, defending his positions in an interview with Radio France Internationale (RFI). While reaffirming Costa Rica’s commitment to...
Costa Rica is one of the countries with the longest working hours, but productivity remains low
Q Costa Rica
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June 15, 2025
Q COSTARICA — Although Costa Rica is one of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) member countries with the longest working hours, it is the third-lowest productive country in this group of nations, according to reports...
Fantasy, Queer and Identity Themes Rule at Tres Puertos Costa Rica Lab
Variety
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June 20, 2025
Genre films dominate this year’s development lab Tres Puertos Costa Rica, now on its third edition. Running June 18-23 in the run-up to the Costa Rica Media Market and the country’s annual film festival, many of the lab’s current selection of 12...
UnCruise Adventures celebrates 30 years with anniversary brochure
Travel Press
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July 11, 2025
Celebrating three decades of groundbreaking small-ship adventures, UnCruise Adventures has released its much-anticipated 2025-2026 anniversary brochure. Far from a traditional travel catalog, this milestone edition is an immersive invitation into...
The Reason Costa Rican Families Are So Closely Knit: The Heart of “Pura Vida”
Costa Rica News
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June 20, 2025
Costa Rica is known worldwide for its breathtaking landscapes, eco-conscious mindset, and the famous “Pura Vida” lifestyle. But beyond its natural beauty lies another treasure—the strong, tightly knit family bonds that form the backbone of Costa...
Why Canadians Love Costa Rican Beaches: A Tropical Escape from the Cold
Costa Rica News
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June 20, 2025
Every winter, as temperatures in Canada drop below freezing and snow blankets the landscape, thousands of Canadians flock to Costa Rica’s sun-drenched shores. With its warm tropical climate, stunning coastlines, and welcoming culture, Costa Rica...
Costa Rica’s Ojochal: From Farms to Luxury Tourism Hub
Tico Times
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June 14, 2025
Ojochal, a small town in between the Pacific Ocean and the Fila Costeña in Costa Rica’s Osa, isn’t the sleepy agricultural community it once was. Over the past few decades, it has morphed into a high-end tourist destination, largely owned by...
Costa Rica pushes global ocean protections and deep sea mining moratorium
Environmental Health News
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June 13, 2025
Costa Rica’s president used the United Nations Ocean Conference to call for a global pause on deep sea mining and greater international cooperation to protect marine ecosystems. Teresa Tomassoni reports for Inside Climate News. In short: Costa...
Costa Rica Minister Faces Accusations Over Gandoca-Manzanillo Development
Tico Times
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June 13, 2025
Costa Rica’s reputation as an environmental leader is under scrutiny. A formal complaint filed by environmental lawyer Marco Levy has called for a criminal investigation into Minister of Environment and Energy Franz Tattenbach. The accusations?...
Veranillo de San Juan will not occur in Costa Rica in 2025, says IMN
Q Costa Rica
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June 19, 2025
Q COSTARICA — The traditional decrease in rainfall during the rainy season known as Veranillo de San Juan (Veranillo) or “Indian Summer”, is not expected in Costa Rica this year. According to the national weather service, the Instituto...
Costa Rica’s 2025 Flamingo Fishing Rodeo Highlights Sport and Conservation
Tico Times
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June 14, 2025
With great fishing and a renewed focus on family fun, the Presidential Flamingo Fishing Rodeo presented by Marina Flamingo is set to take center stage in the world of sport fishing in mid-July 2025 in Playa Flamingo, Costa Rica. Final registration...
Canada Celebrates Canada Day in Costa Rica by Highlighting Its Unique Identity and Culture
Costa Rica News
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June 19, 2025
In the context of Canada Day, the Canadian Embassy in Costa Rica reinforces the values that distinguish its nation internationally and that it shares with our country. Through diplomatic, educational, and cooperation initiatives, this emblematic...
Costa Rica's Shocking Fatal Wildlife Electrocution Crisis Charities Unite To Urge Immediate Action
MENAFN
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June 13, 2025
(MENAFN- Pressat) The "This Is NOT Pura Vida" Campaign Calls for Urgent Government Action as Wildlife Electrocutions Soar. An urgent national campaign in Costa Rica, backed by leading charity International Animal Rescue (IAR), is calling for...
Volaris Launches New Costa Rica Flights to Miami, Orlando, and Tulum
Tico Times
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June 19, 2025
Volaris Airlines just rolled out three new direct routes from San José, Costa Rica, to Miami and Orlando, Florida, and Tulum, Mexico. These flights, kicking off in July, aim to make travel cheaper and easier, using one of Latin America’s newest...
Costa Rica’s Tortuga Island Hits Coral Milestone in Marine Restoration Push
Tico Times
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June 13, 2025
Costa Rica’s Tortuga Island is making waves in marine conservation. On World Oceans Day the National Learning Institute (INA), State Distance University (UNED), and Bay Island Cruises announced a major milestone: the planting of 2,000 corals as...
Costa Rica’s UN Ocean Conference Role Slammed as Hypocritical
Tico Times
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June 12, 2025
Costa Rica’s high-profile role in the 2025 United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3) in Nice, France, has triggered fierce criticism from lawmakers and environmentalists, who accuse President Rodrigo Chaves’ administration of hypocrisy. The June...