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.
Tourism
Central America’s Cayuga Collection Founder Honored by Cornell for Sustainable Luxury Vision
Cornell University honors Cayuga Collection founder Hans Pfister for transforming sustainable luxury hospitality across Costa Rica, Panama and Nicaragua.
A Local Guide to the Perfect Six-Day El Salvador Vacation
When a Costa Rican recently asked locals on Facebook how to spend six days in El Salvador, they responded in force. Here’s their suggested El Salvador vacation guide, straight from the source.
Our Favorite Yoga Retreats in Central America
Since the start of the century, Central America has become a popular place to practice yoga. In this article we look at some of our favorite yoga retreats in Central America.
November in Panama: A Month-Long Celebration of National Pride
A quick guide to November in Panama, when the country celebrates its independence with parades, serenades, and traditional festivities across five major holidays.
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.
A Country-by-Country Guide to the Central America Entry Requirements for Tourists
A guide to the entry requirements for each country in Central America for potential “perpetual tourists”.
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.
Our Favorite El Salvador Coffee Farms
El Salvador coffee is some of the best in the world. Here, to celebrate International Coffee Day, we look at some of our favorite coffee farms in this tiny Central American country.