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Costa Rica’s Independence Day Visitors Guide
For those few who are visiting our country and for whatever reason, may not know yet, Costa Rica celebrates its 204th Independence Day tomorrow – September 15. It’s a national holiday that honors the 1821 break from Spain. Parades, music, and flag...
Owner: Rob Hodel
Looking Back at Life in Costa Rica Before Independence
Costa Rica marks 204 years of independence today, September 15, with parades and lanterns lighting up the night. For expats and visitors settling into the pura vida lifestyle, it’s a good time to glance at the past. What did daily life look like...
Owner: Rob Hodel
Expectations grow for Cuba’s rural tourism event
In particular, companies of this type from Latin America are attracted by the natural beauty of this archipelago and its experience organizing meetings of this kind. The event, scheduled for September 29 to October 5, will cover the western region...
Owner: Cuban Government
TerraFauna Journeys Launches with Founding Voyager Invitation and Purpose-Led Luxury Travel
A new era of purposeful travel begins today with the official launch of TerraFauna Journeys, a conservation-first travel company redefining luxury through immersive, emotionally resonant adventures that reconnect travelers with the wild and their...
Waldorf Astoria Punta Cacique, Costa Rica, hotel review
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Costa Rica Celebrates Independence with Traditional Torch Relay
The Torch of Independence began its traditional journey through Costa Rica today. More than 22,000 students from across the country carry the torch both today and tomorrow, covering 378 kilometers from Peñas Blancas to Cartago in celebration of...
Owner: Rob Hodel
Exclusive Resorts: Where Luxury Travel and Affluent Communities Converge
When the pandemic brought the world to a halt, luxury travel—like so many industries—was forced to adapt. Yet, out of the restrictions came a shift that has reshaped how affluent travelers think about their lives and their time. For James...
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Celebrating Costa Rica Independence Day Through the Eyes of an Expat
Independence Day is almost here! If you live near a school, a soccer field, a parking lot, or a barrio with a lot of school-age kids, you’ve probably heard the familiar signs that September 15 is just around the corner: the pounding of drums, a...
Owner: Rob Hodel
Costa Rica Rental House Stories – From Doorknob Disasters to Gecko Guests
We’ve lived in a long line of rental properties over our time in Costa Rica. In sequential order, we started in a tiny apartment where we experienced an earthquake and then a small house where the dirt road out front covered everything in a fine...
Owner: Rob Hodel
Costa Rica’s OIJ Captures Suspects in Roberto Samcam Murder
The Judicial Investigation Agency (OIJ) carried out multiple raids on Friday morning to capture suspects in the murder of Roberto Samcam, a former Nicaraguan military officer and exile in Costa Rica, which occurred on June 19 in Vázquez de...
Owner: Rob Hodel
Costa Rican authorities raid hotel in Miller Gardner death investigation
By Djenane Villanueva, Jill Martin, CNN (CNN) — A hotel in Costa Rica where 14-year-old Miller Gardner, the son of former New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner, was staying when he died, was raided Thursday to gather evidence, authorities told...
Owner: Bradley Family
Costa Rican authorities raid hotel as they look into death of ex-Yankee Brett Gardner's son, per report
Local authorities in Costa Rica have raided the hotel where the 14-year-old son of former New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner died in March from carbon-monoxide poisoning, and a prosecutor assigned to the investigation suggested that...
Owner: Shari Redstone (Family)
Costa Rican Officials Raid Hotel Where Ex-Yankee Brett Gardner Son Died
Published September 12, 2025 8:07 AM PDT Officials have conducted a raid at the Costa Rican hotel where former New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner's son, Miller, died ... as investigators look into whether the matter is a manslaughter case....
Owner: Murdoch Family
After the Migrant Boom, Colombians Struggle to Rebuild Their Caribbean Economies
The collapse of migrant crossings through the Darién has left Acandí and Necoclí reeling. Fishermen, porters, and shopkeepers who once lived off backpacks and boat tickets now face empty cantinas, half-built houses, and the hard wait for tourism...
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Costa Rican authorities raid hotel where Brett Gardner's son died
Nearly six months after the death of Miller Gardner, the 14-year-old son of former New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner, authorities in Costa Rica on Thursday raided the hotel in which the boy was found dead, and a prosecutor suggested the...
Owner: The Walt Disney Company
'Blue Zone' Diet: Why This Luxury Resort In Costa Rica Is Attracting Americans
Last Updated:September 13, 2025, 22:49 IST Nicoya Peninsula in Costa Rica boasts lifespans around 85 years, linked to natural diets and strong community bonds. W Costa Rica Reserva Conchal offers dishes inspired by Blue Zone principles (Image:...
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Waldorf Astoria Debuts in Costa Rica with Grand Opening in Punta Cacique
The Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica officially opened its doors in Punta Cacique, combining the brand’s iconic luxury with the Guanacaste identity and marking a new chapter for high-end tourism in the region. It is the first Waldorf Astoria in Costa...
Owner: Rob Hodel
Lawrence Bird Alliance welcomes community to discover the joy of birdwatching
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Share this post or save for later On a sunny Saturday at the wetlands, a green heron soars across the sky. Below, Debbie Baker and Kelly Barth are watching. The two leaders of the Lawrence Bird Alliance are complimenting the bird’s unique crest,...
Owner: Mackenzie Clark
Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique Celebrates its Recent Opening
Dignitaries, Hilton leadership and partners celebrate the opening of Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique on September 11. From left to right: Ruben Gabino, general manager, Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique, Steve Case, chairman and...
Owner: Henri Roelings
Costa Rica probes ex-Yankees’ Brett Gardner’s son’s death with hotel raid in possible manslaughter case
Costa Rican authorities raided the resort where Brett Gardner's son, Miller, was found dead almost six months ago. It's said to be a part of the investigation that has directed authorities towards a probable manslaughter case. Miller Gardner died...
Owner: Nitish Mittersain