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Costa Rica
Costa Rica
Switzerland of Central America
73
The number of years since army was abolished in Costa Rica.
2,925,128
The number of foreign visitors who visited Costa Rica pre-pandemic.
27.44
The percentage of protected land in Costa Rica.
Costa Rica Stories, Information, and Opinion
Second Time Lucky? Guanacaste Airport Reopens Ahead of Schedule After Week of Chaos
Guanacaste Airport reopened (again) today after emergency runway repairs, with tourism sector reporting major losses and calling for government accountability over infrastructure concerns.
Costa Rica’s Guanacaste Airport Closure Continues Until Thursday After Brief Reopening
Guanacaste International Airport announces closure until November 21 following a chaotic weekend of intermittent operations.
Tropical Storm Sara: Guanacaste Airport in Costa Rica Reopens as S.W. Goldson in Belize Remains Closed
Weather disrupts Central American air travel: Guanacaste Airport reopens in Costa Rica while Belize’s Philip S.W. Goldson Airport stays closed.
Costa Rica Welcomes First Direct Brazil Flight Amid Central American Aviation Boom
Costa Rica welcomes the first-ever direct flight from Brazil as GOL Airlines launches a new São Paulo-San José route between the two countries.
Costa Rica’s Guanacaste International Airport Faces Mixed Fortunes as Tourism Season Approaches
Costa Rica’s peak tourism season threatened as airlines consider suspending flights to Guanacaste International Airport over runway maintenance concerns.
The Housing Crisis Hitting Costa Rica’s Beach Communities
Explore how unlicensed short-term rentals are creating a housing crisis in Costa Rica’s beach communities, forcing locals and long-term residents to face difficult choices about their future.
Guide to Expat Phone Plans in Costa Rica
Figuring out which type of phone plan might work for you in Costa Rica? Learn about postpago, prepago, and eSIM options to stay connected affordably and efficiently.
Costa Rica’s Hotel Industry Feels the Squeeze from Short-Term Rentals
A Costa Rican hotelier speaks out on the challenges posed by unregulated short-term rentals. Learn how this affects local economies and the ‘pura vida’ lifestyle.
Best Destinations for Expats: Why Panama and Costa Rica Win in 2024
New survey reveals the Best Destinations for Expats: Panama wins overall and Costa Rica wins for ease of settling in. Find out why expats love these countries!