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Fast Track Exit at Juan Santa Maria International Airport for MasterCard Black Card Holders
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - Starting June 8, 2015, all Black® MasterCard cardholders from anywhere in the world, will have access to the fast row in the international departures section from Juan Santa Maria International Airport in Costa...
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San Jose Costa Rica 6th Most Visited City in Latin America 2015
A recent study by MasterCard reveals that San Jose Costa Rica will be the sixth most visited city in Latin America in 2015, surpassing Rio de Janeiro, Bogota and Quito. The study reinforces the growing importance of knowledge, innovation...
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A Costa Rica Hidden Gem: Playa Cativo Lodge in Piedras Blancas National Park
Everyone has a different idea of the perfect vacation: some want excitement and local culture, while others want to disappear and enjoy the natural surroundings without distraction. No matter what you're looking for, there's a rarely showcased part of...
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Price Alert: Overnight and Weekly Airport Parking at SJO Just Doubled Its Rates
Travelers flying out of San Jose's Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) just got an unpleasant surprise when it comes to parking: the daily car parking rate has more than doubled, going from $14.75 to $35.24 for 24 hours.These parking fees...
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Salvadoran Airline VECA Launches New Direct Route from San Salvador to SJO
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - Today the Salvadoran airline VECA had its first flight between San Salvador and Juan Santamaria International Airport in Costa Rica.The Costa Rican Tourism Institute (ICT) said in a press release that there will be...
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For the First Time in Decades the Pope Holds Spiritual Lent Retreat Outside the Vatican
On Sunday, the Pope began his annual spiritual exercises for Lent where he will be accompanied advisers and contributors to delve into topics such as the roots of the faith and battling evil.Francisco departed at 16:00 local (15:00 GMT)time...
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Free Admission: The Best Places to Go in San Jose Without Having to Pay a Colón
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - Costa Rica has a lot to offer in terms of lifestyle, weather, and travel. In addition to that, its capital, San Jose, is a modern metropolis with everything you could want in a big...
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Looking for a Great Vacation? Manuel Antonio was Chosen as the Sixth Best Beach in the Americas by Tripadvisor
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - Manuel Antonio was selected as the sixth best beach in the Americas and 17th worldwide by the travel site, TripAdvisor.The recognition is based on travelers' ratings from the places they visited during 2014.The...
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Say Goodbye to Costa Rica’s Exit Tax Counter: After a Three Month Delay the Fee Will Now be Included in Airline Ticket Prices
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - The Costa Rica exit tax of $29 will soon be included in the price of an airplane ticket. The change in fares should have occurred last December 3, 2014, but a system error...
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Costa Rica Tourism Has a Bright Future: 2014 Was a Record-Breaking Year for Visitors and Revenue
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - Last year was a momentous and outstanding time for the tourism industry in Costa Rica. This is demonstrated by the data that was provided by the Immigration Administration (DGME) and analyzed by the Costa...
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Pan American Health Organization Launches Interactive Dashboard on Avian Influenza in The Americas
To monitor cases of avian influenza A (H5N1) in the Americas, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) launched an...