Learn How are Birthdays Celebrated in Costa Rica

In Costa Rica, birthdays are a significant celebration, and the way they are celebrated is deeply rooted in the country’s culture and traditions. Birthdays are often celebrated with family and close friends, who gather together to mark the special...

The High Life Expectancy of Costa Ricans A Model of Health and Well-being

Costa Rica is renowned not only for its stunning landscapes, rich biodiversity, and vibrant culture but also for an impressive public health record that places it among the countries with the highest life expectancy in the world. The average life...

Where Americans want to travel in 2026 is ‘not so obvious,’ says Skyscanner

Sometimes, it’s tiresome to plan a vacation. Sometimes, it’s best to let the algorithm do it for you. Stepping up to help is travel-booking site Skyscanner, which this October released its top-searched destinations for U.S. travelers in the first...

Costa Rica’s Liberia Airport Fixes Runway Issues Overnight

Contractors began repairs on the runway at Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport this week, focusing on sections that did not meet required standards after a major overhaul earlier this year. The work, set to last 15 days, runs only at night...

Where Americans want to travel in 2025 is ‘not so obvious,’ says Skyscanner

Sometimes, it’s tiresome to plan a vacation. Sometimes, it’s best to let the algorithm do it for you. Stepping up to help is travel-booking site Skyscanner, which this October released its top-searched destinations for U.S. travelers in the first...

Ian Weiss: Bartending, Scuba Diving and a Passion for World Travel Tales

Ian Weiss is director of sales at Sales & Marketing Professionals. He’s known throughout the pet industry as being a strong sales professional. Prior to being with Sales & Marketing Professionals, he’s been a part of Central Garden and Pet,...

What Travel Advisors Need to Know About the Destination Weddings Boom

Destination weddings and honeymoons have grown from niche offerings into a powerhouse segment of the travel industry. In 2024, the global destination wedding market was valued at approximately $37 billion, with projections estimating it could...

Escape to This Costa Rican Resort for Your Winter Getaway

Guides Andaz Peninsula Papagayo promises a blend of relaxation and adventure, whether you’re hitting the beach or exploring tropical forests. The adults-only pool at Andaz Peninsula Papagayo in Costa Rica / Photography courtesy of Andaz Peninsula...

Santa Lucía Jungle Hacienda, Autograph Collection Debuts in Costa Rica’s Pacific Highlands

Today, Autograph Collection Hotels has announced the opening of Santa Lucía Jungle Hacienda, introducing a new brand of luxury set on a storied tropical enclave at the base of Carara National Park and along the serene Tárcoles River. Just 90...

Costa Rica’s Blue Carpet event unites Leaders for Ocean Innovation and Tourism

On Friday, the Costa Rican Fishing Federation (FECOP) held the second edition of La Alfombra Azul, an event created to celebrate innovation, science, and sustainability related to the ocean and recreational and sport fishing. The event took place...

Sanitary Checkpoint Strengthened at Costa Rica's Southern Boarder

(Vax-Before-Travel News)The Costa Rica Ministry of Health (MINSA) today announced it has strengthened health control measures in the province of Bocas del Toro, after a case of yellow fever was confirmed in October 2025. The measures include the...

The Art Scene 11.06.25

Ivan Girona's painting "Nacimiento Isla Musa (Birth of Musa Island)" is on view at the Tripoli Gallery in Wainscott. Sandell and Solow at Ashawagh "A Field Guide to Florence," an exhibition of work by Scott Sandell and Peter Solow, will open...

El Salvador Expands Tourism with the Revitalization of Costa del Sol Recreational Park

The Government of El Salvador, under the leadership of President Nayib Bukele, continues to strengthen the country’s tourism sector with the complete revitalization of the Costa del Sol Recreational Park, a modernized seaside destination that...

Tourist Numbers Dropped in Costa Rica During 2025’s First Seven Months

Costa Rica’s tourism took a hit in the first seven months of 2025, with visitor numbers dropping compared to the previous year. By the end of the third quarter, the country saw 50,000 fewer tourists, a trend that has local businesses and officials...

Why This U.S. Expat in Costa Rica Chooses Local Over Headlines

In the weeks leading up to my trip to the US, I scanned several news sites both left-leaning and right-leaning to better inform myself on the happenings in the country of my birth. The more I read, the more discouraged I felt. The country appeared...

From Jefferson Twp. to Antarctica: Woman visits all seven Continents in lifelong travel...

She took sales and marketing courses with the intention of teaching business. Instead, she was hired as an executive assistant in 1964. “I started right out of high school as a secretary to the CEO of Top Value Stamps,” Bell said. “Then I moved to...

Exploring Costa Rica's Volcanoes: Safety And Adventure

(MENAFN- Costa Rica News) Costa Rica is renowned for its stunning natural beauty, diverse ecosystems, and a plethora of volcanoes that attract thrill-seekers and nature lovers alike. With more than 60 volcanic formation, some of which are active,...

A Perspective On Costa Rica's Independence

(MENAFN- Costa Rica News) Costa Rica embraced its independence from the Kingdom of Spain. It wasn't conquered, it wasn't yearned for like other nations; there was no awareness of the fact; that is the historical...

Cultural Intelligence: The Executive Skill That Will Make The Difference In Costa Rican Companies

(MENAFN- Costa Rica News) In a boardroom, a German manager emphasizes that the meeting will start at 9:00 sharp. The next day, the Costa Rican team arrives between 9:05 and 9:10, smiling, after greeting each other and catching up. For the German,...

Cabri Youth Travel Club ready to serve supper in Cabri

The Cabri Youth Travel Club is working hard to fund its 2026 trips with a fundraiser on Thursday in Cabri. Student members of the club will be serving supper at Cabri School. For just $20 a plate, or $10 for anyone 12 and under, guests will enjoy...