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Guanacaste Airport and ICT Announce Two New Southwest Routes from Austin and Nashville

Guanacaste Airport, a member of the VINCI Airports network, announces new operations by Southwest Airlines from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) and Nashville International Airport (BNA) during 2027. The direct route from Austin (AUS) will operate on Saturdays and Sundays between...

CNE Raises Alert Level Due to Increased Activity at Rincón de la Vieja Volcano

The National Commission for Risk Prevention and Emergency Response (CNE) has raised the alert level to yellow for districts surrounding the Rincón de la Vieja volcano, following determinations by technical and scientific authorities specializing in volcanology regarding an increase...

UCR Creates Research Center to Study Territory and Support Risk Management

The University Council of the University of Costa Rica (UCR) approved the creation of the Center for Geographical Research (CIGeo), a new entity that will seek to transform knowledge about the national territory into information and tools to support...

Modern Tourist Pier Begins Operations on San Lucas Island to Improve the Visitor Experience

Isla San Lucas National Park is one of the most attractive, emblematic, and historic tourist destinations in Costa Rica—a must-see stop for visitors to Puntarenas—and starting today, it will star in new stories with the official opening of its...

Oktoberfest Festival: Costa Rica Prepares for Its 13th Edition

The Costa Rica Oktoberfest, one of the most acclaimed and anticipated festivals by the public, returns this year with its 13th edition, consolidating itself as one of the major celebrations on the national calendar. Under the concept of "the...

British Airways Confirms Year-Round Flights to Costa Rica and Relocates Route to Heathrow Airport Starting October 2026

British Airways confirmed this morning the permanence of its direct flight to Costa Rica throughout the entire year of 2027. According to the British airline, frequencies will increase and be scheduled 5 times per week starting in October 2026...

Costa Rica Won Two Awards at the 2026 Travel Marketing Awards in the United Kingdom

Costa Rica was recognized at The Travel Marketing Awards 2026 in the United Kingdom for the "This is Pura Vida" campaign, developed by the Costa Rican Tourism Board (ICT) to promote our country as a tourism destination with a...

Modernization at Juan Santamaría Airport: How the New Biometric eGates Operate

The Juan Santamaría International Airport has taken a decisive step toward service digitalization with the launch of its first four biometric gates (eGates), designed to automate and streamline passenger immigration control. This system aims to transform the travel experience...

If I move to Costa Rica where should I live? City, Beach or Countryside?

The best place to live in Costa Rica depends on your lifestyle priorities, budget, and personal needs. Here's a detailed comparison to help you decide between city, countryside, or beach living: **1. Urban Living (San José, Heredia, Alajuela)** **Best for:** Convenience,...

Guanacaste Airport Adds New Route from Rockford, Illinois

Guanacaste Airport, a member of the VINCI Airports network, and the Costa Rican Tourism Board (ICT) announce the addition of a new route from Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD), in the state of Illinois. The new charter flight service will...
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