AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoNight Air Ambulances: Costa Rica has approved a national protocol for nighttime air transfers of critically ill patients, limiting flights to five airfields/airports plus SJO—Limón, Palmar Sur, Coto 47, Tobías Bolaños, Daniel Oduber, and Juan Santamaría—so transfers can’t wait until daylight. Beach Safety: Rougher seas are expected this weekend, with wave heights up to 2.7 meters in exposed Caribbean and North Pacific areas as trade winds strengthen. Health Watch: Chikungunya has resurfaced with community transmission concerns, while COVID-19 cases are again rising in Costa Rica, with more hospitalizations reported. Travel Planning: The U.S. State Department continues to use Level 2 “exercise increased caution” advisories for many popular destinations, including Costa Rica—worth checking before booking. Getting Here: More nonstop flights to San José are coming between October and March, but travelers should note at least one promoted route was canceled. Local Life & Tourism: Playa Blanca parking at Punta Leona is changing temporarily amid a dispute over access and sanitary requirements, though public beach access remains.
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