Uber at Airports Bill: Costa Rica’s Congress is advancing a bill that would bar platform drivers from airport/port pickups unless the terminal operator grants express permission—leaving “orange taxi” as the default at Juan Santamaría, with Uber testing a workaround via airport taxis inside its app. Air Quality Alert: A Saharan dust push is expected to bring calima, hazy skies, and poorer visibility across much of Costa Rica, with the worst conditions forecast for Thursday–Friday; people with asthma and allergies should limit outdoor exertion. Health Advisory: The CDC issued a Level 2 warning for chikungunya in Guanacaste (notably Playa Langosta), urging vaccination where eligible and strict mosquito protection. Ferry Disruption: The Puntarenas–Nicoya Peninsula route to Playa Naranjo will run with fewer sailings for weeks due to sand damage forcing the San Lucas II out of service; plan for longer waits. Surf & Tourism Spotlight: Costa Rica won its first regional surfing gold medal at the Central American and Caribbean Games, while Hurricane swell is also bringing tough conditions to the US Open of Surfing in Huntington Beach. Conservation Curiosity: Researchers documented a remora hitchhiking on a nesting sea turtle on a Costa Rican beach—staying attached for 19 minutes ashore. Local Travel Safety: Officials issued a Romería safety and traffic warning, and separate reports highlight ongoing infrastructure scrutiny and match-fixing sanctions affecting Costa Rican football.