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Porter Airlines to Start Direct Toronto–San José Flights in December

Tico Times - May 3, 2026

El Salvador

Salvadorans Protest Bukele’s Policies in May Day March

Latin America

UN Experts Request Proof of Life for Indigenous Leader Imprisoned in Nicaragua

Arts and Culture

Starbucks Debuts Summer Menu in Costa Rica with Four New Drinks

Costa Rica Fuel Prices Rise as ARESEP Approves Major Increase

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Costa Rica drivers will soon face a major increase at the pump after the Public Services Regulatory Authority, ARESEP, approved a new fuel price...

Cyberattack Puts Costa Rica Travelers and Hosts on Alert

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Travelers and lodging operators in Costa Rica are being urged to watch for phishing attempts after Booking.com confirmed that unauthorized third parties accessed some...

Costa Rica Adds New Sustainable Luxury Hotel Near Playa Hermosa

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A new luxury beach hotel has opened near Playa Hermosa on Costa Rica’s Central Pacific coast, adding another high-end option to one of our...

Former Costa Rica Coach Miguel Herrera Lands Job With Historic Atlante

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Mexican coach Miguel "El Piojo" Herrera, dismissed by Costa Rica in November after the national team failed to qualify for the 2026 World Cup,...

Costa Rica’s Ballet Nacional Brings Sleeping Beauty to the Teatro Nacional

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The Ballet Nacional de Costa Rica will bring Sleeping Beauty to the Teatro Nacional on June 6 and 7, staging one of classical ballet’s...

Panama’s Copa Airline Plans Major Growth with New Boeing Aircraft Order

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Panamanian airline Copa Airlines has announced an agreement for up to 60 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, a deal valued at about $13.5 billion at...

Costa Rica Hilton-Affiliated Hotels Warn Customers About Reservation Scam

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Three Hilton-affiliated hotels in San José are warning customers about a fraud scheme in which scammers are posing as hotel employees to sell event...

Costa Rica Uses WWII-Era Ship to Support Marine Patrols

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A former U.S. military vessel built during World War II is now anchored in Costa Rica’s South Pacific, where it has taken on a...

Sherman Guity Trial Postponed After Defense Requests Psychiatric Evaluation

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The trial of Costa Rican Paralympic sprinter Sherman Guity, one of our country's most decorated athletes, failed to begin as scheduled this week after...