Road Resilience Watch: Costa Rica’s road-repair spending is being criticized for staying in “rebuild after disaster” mode, with audits saying too little goes into drainage, slope work, and climate-risk redesign—so the same washouts keep coming back (Route 32 is cited). Tourism Marketing Win: Costa Rica’s “This is Pura Vida” campaign picked up Gold for Content Marketing Campaign of the Year and Silver for Media Partnership of the Year at the UK Travel Marketing Awards, with The Independent partnership highlighted. Currency Pressure for Travelers & Expats: The Costa Rican colón hit a new record-low dollar rate on Monex (¢446.93), extending a five-session streak—good for dollar spenders, but a squeeze for locals and anyone converting income to colones. Air Access Boost: British Airways says it will expand Latin America capacity by 25% in summer 2027, including year-round Heathrow–San José service (3 weekly flights) plus more links via Buenos Aires. Domestic Nature Getaway: Hideaway Río Celeste is pushing special rates for Costa Rican residents and domestic travelers (Sept. 1–Oct. 31), with private trail access and spa credits.