AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoRomería Road Update: Conavi will suspend toll collection at the Tres Ríos station on the Florencio del Castillo Highway for 12 hours (Aug 1, 6 p.m. to Aug 2, 6 a.m.) to ease traffic during Costa Rica’s big pilgrimage toward Cartago’s Basilica of Our Lady of the Angels. Public Health & Mosquito Alerts: The CDC updated its dengue destination list, while also keeping a Level 2 chikungunya notice for northwest Costa Rica (including Guanacaste/Playa Langosta), reminding travelers to take mosquito precautions. Safety & Security: Costa Rica reports a sharp rise in human trafficking investigations (43 cases in the first seven months of 2026, up from 37 in all of 2025), with sexual exploitation the majority—authorities warn many cases start as “job” offers. Tourism & Luxury: Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique was ranked No. 1 in Guanacaste and No. 8 in Central America by Travel + Leisure’s 2026 World’s Best Awards, highlighting the resort’s fast momentum. Travel Disruption Watch: Costa Rica suspends the Florencio del Castillo toll due to Romería, and travelers should plan for heavier pilgrimage-area congestion.
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