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South America, UpdatesCOLOMBIA, COSTA RICA, Tourism

(Colombia) Avianca to Offer Direct Flights Between Miami and Costa Rica

April 10. Avianca announced a daily nonstop flight between the San José area and Miami, Florida, scheduled to start July 1. According to a press release from the Colombia-based airline,…

Central America, UpdatesCOSTA RICA, Tourism, USA

Costa Rica Partners with Avanti Travel Promote Custom Vacations

March 30. Independent travel specialist Avanti Destinations and Costa Rica Tourism have launched a joint campaign to help advisors inspire FIT clients to take a customized vacation in Costa Rica.…

Central America, UpdatesCOSTA RICA, COVID, Tourism

Costa Rica. No New Measures, but Respect Protocols During Holy Week

March 25. The National Emergency Commission (CNE) and the Tourism Board (ICT) reiterated a call to citizens to continue observing health protocols during the upcoming Semana Santa. Costa Rica will…

Central America, UpdatesCOSTA RICA, COVID, Tourism

Southwest Airlines Routes to Costa Rica Remain Suspended

March 11. As of mid-March, Southwest Airlines remains the only U.S. airline that has not resumed service to Costa Rica since suspending flights due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Southwest…

Central America, UpdatesCOSTA RICA, Tourism

13 Must-See National Parks and Reserves in Costa Rica

Costa Rica is a biodiverse country and it is one of the greenest countries in the world. It has protected over 25% of its land by national parks, reserves, refuges,…

Central America, UpdatesCOSTA RICA, Tourism

Barceló to Compete with Iberia by Opening IberoJet Flights to Costa Rica

February 15. The Barceló Group will compete with Iberia for direct flights between Madrid and Costa Rica, as its airline Iberojet, until now known as Evelop and Orbest and integrated…

Central America, Restrictions by countryCOSTA RICA, COVID

Costa Rica Eliminates Weekday National Vehicle Restrictions

February 5, 2021. The National Emergency Commission (CNE) says the change corresponds to reductions in new coronavirus cases and hospitalizations. Starting Monday, February 8, the driving restrictions will be as…

North America, Restrictions by countryCANADA, COSTA RICA, COVID, Tourism

Canadian Airlines to Suspend Flights to Vacation Destinations, Including Costa Rica

Canada. January 29, 2021. Canadian airlines have agreed to suspend flights to “sun destinations” until May as part of the country’s coronavirus containment measures, according to numerous media reports. Air…

Central America, UpdatesCOSTA RICA, Economy

Costa Rica and IMF Reach Technical Agreement on Fiscal Adjustment

January 23, 2021. Costa Rica and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) announced Friday an agreement to balance the country’s finances, which rules out privatizations, or higher taxes on consumption or…

Central America, UpdatesCOSTA RICA, COVID, Health

Pfizer Suspends Costa Rica Vaccine Shipments for 3 Weeks

January 22, 2021. Pfizer will suspend vaccine shipments to Costa Rica for three weeks, the Central American country reported Thursday. Regardless, Costa Rican health authorities continue vaccinating at-risk populations with…