AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoRough Seas Warning: Costa Rica’s Caribbean and North Pacific coasts are bracing for higher surf this weekend, with wave heights up to 2.7 meters and wind gusts forecast at 30–60 km/h—swimmers and small-craft operators are urged to use extra caution. New Wildlife Find (Coffee Frog): A tiny nocturnal “coffee frog” (spring frog) was discovered in San Lorenzo de Tarrazu, but researchers warn pesticide runoff from coffee plantations could threaten its habitat and tadpoles. Tourism Access (Nonstop Flights): High season travel gets easier as new or expanded nonstop routes to San José are scheduled to begin between October and March, with multiple U.S. cities newly connected. Health Alert (Bovine Rabies): A rabies outbreak in Golfito (Pilón, near Pavones) has killed cattle and triggered quarantine and vaccination of 165 animals, with preventive treatment for people with direct contact. Cost of Travel (Inflation Update): Costa Rica’s consumer prices fell again in July, keeping inflation negative year-over-year and pulling down travel-related costs like airline tickets and tourism packages. Safety & Security: Gunmen broke into a hospital in Nicoya and executed an inpatient, prompting an active investigation by authorities.
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