AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoUS Travel Access: The U.S. expanded its $750 fast-track visa interview pilot to include Costa Rica (along with Canada, Colombia, Guatemala, and Honduras), letting eligible B-visa applicants book an interview within 10 business days (subject to availability). Weather Watch: Costa Rica’s weekend forecast turns stormy again after a brief lull—IMN warns Saturday is likely the wettest day, with storms building in the afternoon, especially affecting the Puntarenas coast. Coastal & Nature Tourism: A new Costa Rican documentary, “Costa Rica, Cradle of Whales,” spotlights Golfo Dulce as a rare overlap zone for humpback whales from both hemispheres, with filming across the gulf and Bahía Ballena. Local Transport Costs: Bus fares on Route 505 (San José to the Nicaragua border) rose sharply, including the San José–Peñas Blancas and San José–La Cruz segments. Conservation & Community: The Open Water Circuit is set to feature Bahía Tambor in the Gulf of Nicoya, aiming to boost sports tourism while following strict sustainability rules.
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