Travel & Tourism

Start Watching for Costa Rica’s New National Airline Coming in 2015

The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - The new national airline, Air Costa Rica, will be certified to begin operations in the country in the first half of 2015, as designated by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation. According to the director...

Ready, Set, Go! Gravity Falls Waterfall Jumping is One of Costa Rica’s Most Extreme Tours

The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - I stood at the top of a cliff, holding the rope attached to my harness, feet shoulder width apart, and leaning back, as instructed.  I turned my head and looked down the 80...

Experience the Arenal Volcano and La Fortuna in Costa Rica This Holiday Season

The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - The Arenal Volcano is one of the most interesting tourist attractions that Costa Rica has to offer. That's why so many now use the internet to find travel packages taking them to this...

Only 2 More Weeks! Enjoy Low Season Tourism Discounts While You Can

The Costa Rica News (TCRN) – The peak season for Costa Rica’s tourism sector officially begins on December 15, but most companies will increase their rates starting December 1. Meanwhile, there’s still plenty of discount promotions and offers you can...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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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National Geographic Spotlights Bribri Cacao Farming in Costa Rica

Deep within the Talamanca mountains near Costa Rica’s border with Panama, the indigenous Bribri community of Yorkín maintains an...