Costa Rica Beach Restaurant Prices Spark National Debate After $54 Breakfast Bill
A $54 breakfast bill in Nosara ignites heated discussion about Costa Rica beach restaurant prices, tourism sustainability, and local accessibility.
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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.
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Airbnb Hosts Face New Reporting Requirements as Costa Rica Tightens Tax Rules in 2025
Costa Rica becomes first Latin American country to implement OECD digital platform tax rules. From 2025, Airbnb hosts must report detailed rental income data as authorities tackle unlicensed vacation rentals.
Five Reasons To Spend Christmas in Costa Rica
Looking for reasons to spend Christmas in Costa Rica? Here, we offer five compelling reasons to visit Costa Rica over the Holidays.
IATA Demands Action as Final Numbers Show 30,000 Passengers Affected by Guanacaste Airport Closure
IATA calls for urgent runway maintenance as officials reveal the impact of the recent Guanacaste Airport closure in Costa Rica.
Five Dead, One Survivor in Costa Rica Mountain Plane Crash
Survivor rescued after fatal Costa Rica plane crash kills five. 16-hour overnight mountain rescue operation succeeds in reaching crash victim.
Small Plane Crashes in Escazu Mountains of Costa Rica
Small passenger plane crashes on Pico Blanco mountain in Escazu near San José, Costa Rica after being diverted due to weather.
The Rise of E-bikes in Costa Rica
Discover how e-bikes in Costa Rica are transforming transportation in this sustainable Central American nation.
Barefoot Luxury and Earthing in Costa Rica: A Natural Connection
Are you looking to get grounded? In this article, discover some barefoot luxury eco-lodges and hotels perfect for earthing in Costa Rica!
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.