World Cup travel tie-in: England’s Three Lions have landed in Miami to start their pre-tournament camp, with warm-up matches set for New Zealand (Tampa Bay) and Costa Rica (Orlando) before the squad heads to Kansas City for the tournament. Costa Rica in the spotlight: National Geographic Traveller (UK) puts Costa Rica on its June cover, spotlighting Manuel Antonio, Arenal, and coast-to-coast nature and wildlife—another boost for European tourism interest. Tourism planning: Costa Rica’s green-season forecast points to clearer mornings and afternoon thunderstorms, especially over the Pacific and Central Valley—plan hikes, beaches, and park visits early. Safety on trails: Hikers at a Costa Rica lookout reported a faint hiss and a near-miss venomous pit viper strike, a reminder to keep distance from wildlife and watch footing. Climate watch: Oceanographers warn unusually warm Pacific waters are raising erosion and flooding risk along parts of the Central Pacific as Costa Rica heads into the more intense swells later this year. Hospitality business: A new piece on hosting for Costa Rica tourism and hospitality stresses website reliability and booking performance during peak travel demand. Coffee tourism angle: Costa Rica names top coffees of 2026 at the Cup of Excellence, led by a Los Santos washed Java winning lot.