Poás Volcano Update: Costa Rica has tightened Poás Volcano National Park rules after an eruption early yesterday—daily visitors are capped at 1,064 (about half the usual 2,052), helmets are required on key trails, and only 56 people can be at the crater viewpoint for up to 20 minutes. Afro-Caribbean Culture in Limón: The Grand Gala Parade returns for Afro-descendant Cultural Month, celebrating Afro-Costa Rican heritage with music, dance, and Caribbean food. Puerto Viejo Wolaba Parade: Puerto Viejo’s Wolaba Parade brings more than 30 groups to the streets this Saturday, spotlighting Limonese Creole culture and Afro-Caribbean traditions. New Luxury Hotel for 2029: Hilton signed Maravé Manuel Antonio (LXR Hotels & Resorts), a nearly 40-acre beachfront estate with 173 accommodations and a spa, set to open in 2029. Retiree Reality Check: A new guide breaks down the real monthly costs of retiring in Costa Rica, including exchange-rate pressure and how Medicare coverage doesn’t work like many expect. Sustainable Tourism Push: Costa Rica is again highlighted as a global leader in sustainable tourism projections for 2026, with growth tied to ecotourism and rural community benefits.