AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoAccessibility & Tourism Backlash: Barceló apologized after a Guanacaste hotel allegedly refused entry to a certified guide dog, sparking a public test of disability access in Costa Rica’s hospitality scene. New Route Boost: The Caño Negro bridge opened April 24, cutting the La Fortuna–Monteverde drive to about 1h50 via Route 936—making El Castillo a more natural stop for travelers. Migration Update: Costa Rica received its fourth U.S. deportation flight under the migration deal, bringing 12 foreign nationals through Juan Santamaría after screening. Travel Demand Still Rising: Tourism momentum remains strong, with Costa Rica surpassing one million international visitors in the first quarter. Wildlife & Community Events: A North American Bird Fair is set for June 4–7 in Sarapiquí, and birding apps are continuing to pull more visitors toward Latin America’s hotspots.
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