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Frontier Airlines Adding New Flight to Costa Rica

July 27. Weeks after making its return to Costa Rica, low-cost carrier Frontier Airlines announced it will add a new route from Florida to Guanacaste (LIR). Starting November 11, Frontier…

Central America, UpdatesCOSTA RICA

Time Names Costa Rica to ‘World’s Greatest Places’ List

July 21. Costa Rica is one of 100 total destinations selected to the list. Time chose locations “with an eye toward those offering new and exciting experiences.” “Thanks to Costa…

Central America, Restrictions by countryCOSTA RICA, Tourism

Costa Rica Updates Its Travel Requirements

July 19. Costa Rica is updating its travel requirements beginning Aug. 1, Caribbean Journal has learned. On that date, vaccinated travelers will be able to enter Costa Rica without purchasing…

Central America, UpdatesCOSTA RICA

Pura Vida Attracts! June was Biggest Month for Costa Rica Arrivals Since the Pandemic Began

July 6. The country received 117,527 arrivals last month, continuing an upward trend that has persisted through much of 2021. Each month since March 2021 has been Costa Rica’s best…

Central America, UpdatesCOSTA RICA, Tourism

Digital Paradise: Initiative to Attract Digital Nomads to Costa Rica Passes First Legislative Debate

June 29. A law project that seeks to attract remote workers to Costa Rica has passed a first debate in the Legislative Assembly. The bill would grant year-long visas in…

Central America, UpdatesCOSTA RICA, COVID, Tourism

Headed to Costa Rica? The Country Wants to Know if You Are Vaccinated!

June 23. Costa Rica wants to know how many citizens and residents are getting vaccinated abroad. The Health Ministry announced Tuesday that it will create a voluntary registry of people…

North America, UpdatesCOSTA RICA, COVID, USA

The Costa Rica Medical Association Negotiates Large Donation of Vaccines from J&J

June 14. Costa Rica’s Medical Association (Colegio de Medicos) says it negotiated with the United States government for a donation of about 1.5 million Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccines. “We…

Central America, UpdatesCOSTA RICA, Flights, USA

American Airlines Launching New Costa Rica Flights

June 10. American Airlines is launching a new route to Costa Rica, the carrier announced Thursday. Starting November 2, American Airlines will fly four times weekly between Daniel Oduber Quiros…

Central America, UpdatesCOLOMBIA, COSTA RICA, PANAMA, Tourism

Low-Cost Colombian Carrier Wingo to Offer Service Between Costa Rica Panama

May 17. Low-cost carrier Wingo is expanding its presence in Costa Rica with flights from the San José area to Panama City (PTY). The budget airline plans to fly twice…

Central America, UpdatesCOSTA RICA, COVID, Tourism

COVID-19 Surge Threatens Costa Rican Tourist Revival

May 3. Costa Rica's internationally renowned green escapes are likely to suffer through a second year of costly tourist hesitancy as the spread of the pandemic intensifies in the Central…