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New Costa Rica Departure Tax Procedures Just Made Flying a Little Less Stressful
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) – Starting December 3, people traveling abroad will no longer have to stand in line before taking a flight to pay the Costa Rica departure tax, which is currently $29.From that date, the cost of...
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Families Can Have the Trip of a Lifetime in Costa Rica
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - Costa Rica has been named several times as a perfect destination for family vacation packages. In fact, the country is one of the most popular destinations around the world for couples with kids to...
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Costa Rica’s Newest Hotel Trends: Catering to Specific Types of Travelers
There are a growing number of Costa Rica hotels that cater to particular groups of travelers. Some hotels cater to people who bring their pets with them on vacation while other hotels welcome families who have young children. Some...
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New Program Gives Family Friendly Tourism in Costa Rica a Certified Seal of Approval
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) – Family vacation can be a hassle for parents and organizers if they do not know what their destination has to offer for both kids and parents, but there could soon be a certification...
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Need a Vacation? Go Where Adventure, Sustainability, and Luxury Collide in a Pristine Paradise: Drake Bay Getaway
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - It happens to the best of us no matter where we live: getting into a rut. It’s virtually impossible not to get into this dreaded cycle of the mundane as we balance our...
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New San Jose Bus Tour has Stops for All of the City’s Prime Cultural Destinations
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) – The most important historical and cultural sites of San José can now be accessed through a small bus tour that is available every day and is priced at $25, just under 14,000 colones.In total, the...
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Costa Rica Sportfishing Consistently Ranks in Top 10
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - Costa Rica continues to rank in the top 10 destinations for sportfishing, and according to Nature.org, Costa Rica’s “ocean diversity (is) an estimated 3.5 percent of all marine species live in its waters”....
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Jump Start the Romance in Your Marriage With an Anniversary Getaway
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - We are living in a busy, hectic world. Even if you have a great relationship with your spouse, it can be challenging to find time to truly connect in the midst of all...
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Celebrate World Tourism Day Tomorrow with Promotions from the ICT
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) – Tomorrow marks World Tourism Day which is why the Costa Rican Tourism Institute (ICT) will be celebrating by offering all kinds of deals for tourists on their Facebook page.According to Luis Jara, manager...
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Perpetual Tourist? Overstayed Your Visa?
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - Living and retiring in Costa Rica is attainable for just about anybody with a love of nature, a little gumption, and a desire for the better things in life. However, as anyone who...
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Ready to Travel This Summer? These Five Tips Will Help You Achieve the Best of It
If you're thinking about taking a well-deserved vacation this summer, this may be the best time to start planning....