Tourism & Airports: Costa Rica’s air travel is still growing, but San José’s Juan Santamaría saw a 1.4% dip in international arrivals in May (126,053), while Liberia surged 12%, signaling a shift toward Guanacaste. Road Costs: Route 27 tolls drop slightly starting July 1, with savings from ₡10 to ₡160 depending on vehicle type—good news for Jaco and Central Pacific travelers. Caribbean Growth: Costa Rica approved the Limón Marina plan, a major push to expand Caribbean tourism infrastructure. Wildlife & Nature Safety: Senasa confirmed a new H5 bird-flu case in a wild marine bird (blue-footed booby) at Manuel Antonio; officials say poultry exports and consumer safety are not affected. Conservation Pressure: Poachers are threatening Curú Wildlife Refuge on the Nicoya Peninsula, with camera traps capturing illegal hunting activity and theft of monitoring gear. Travel Planning: UnCruise Adventures is bringing back a 14-night Costa Rica & Panama small-ship itinerary for 2027–2028. Regional Entry Update: Honduras now waives the criminal record certificate for Costa Ricans who hold valid U.S. or Canadian visas or residency. New Discoveries: Researchers identified a new deep-sea “ghost shark” species off Costa Rica’s Pacific coast.