Open Water Sports Tourism: Bahía Tambor in the Gulf of Nicoya has been confirmed as a star stop for the Open Water Circuit, with strict sustainability rules aimed at protecting the marine and coastal ecosystem. Wildlife & Media: A new Costa Rica documentary, “Costa Rica, Cradle of Whales,” spotlights how humpback whales from two hemispheres overlap in Golfo Dulce, with filming across the gulf and Bahía Ballena and a free online release after TV premiere. Border Travel Costs: Bus fares on Route 505 (San José to the Nicaragua border) jumped sharply, including ₡5,820→₡7,430 to Peñas Blancas and ₡5,450→₡6,960 to La Cruz, affecting travelers and cross-border commuters. Beach Access Enforcement: Costa Rica’s Constitutional Court orders the Municipality of Osa to remove unapproved businesses and makeshift structures from public beachfront land at Playa Dominical, warning of possible prosecution if officials don’t comply. Dental Tourism Push: Costa Rica is rolling out a certification for dental clinics targeting foreign patients, signaling a push to capture higher-spending medical travelers—especially from the U.S. Energy Update: The Abangares Solar Park project moves forward to strengthen clean power generation and energy security in Guanacaste.