Tour Planning & Local Picks: JacoBeach.com just launched a full independent travel guide for Jaco, bundling hotels, vacation rentals, restaurants, tours, nightlife, and practical visitor info. Airfare & Events: Corendon is offering a limited 100-seat fan trip from Curaçao to San José for the Curaçao vs. Costa Rica Concacaf Nations League match on Sept. 24. Costs & Fuel: Costa Rica is bracing for higher gas prices as global oil climbs back above $100 a barrel, driven by renewed US-Iran tensions. Money & Taxes for Travelers: Costa Rica clarified that overseas hotel stays booked via Costa Rican cards on platforms like Booking.com and Expedia can trigger an automatic 13% VAT charge, but travelers can request reimbursement through a separate application. Nature & Wildlife: UNA researchers link unusually warm Gulf of Papagayo ocean water to mass crab deaths along Guanacaste beaches, with heat and reduced food likely stressing crabs before they washed ashore. Family Travel Reality Check: A reminder for Costa Rican parents returning with kids born abroad: immigration may require a Permiso de Salida (exit permit) even if the child enters on a foreign passport. Travel Deals: Travelzoo rolled out a Costa Rica package deal for members (13-day round trip with flights and a rental car).