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More Canadians Headed to Costa Rica as WestJet Expands Liberia Routes
Tico Times
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July 8, 2025
Canadian airline WestJet is adding new routes for the 2025–26 winter season, including expanded service to Costa Rica. Beginning in December 2025, the airline will offer more direct flights to Liberia, Guanacaste as part of its broader push to...
Costa Rica faces economic slowdown with internal stability
Q Costa Rica
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July 8, 2025
Q COSTARICA — Costa Rica’s economy will slow its growth in the second half of the year, although the outlook will remain favorable. For the remainder of 2025, the international context will remain uncertain, characterized by geopolitical risks and...
Transitioning to a climate-ready economy
Pakistan Today
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July 8, 2025
As climate change worsens and environmental damage increases, no country—whether rich or poor—is safe from the harmful effects of changing weather patterns, rising sea levels, and shrinking natural resources. Despite many international agreements...
12 compelling wildlife photographs from BigPicture 2025
Popular Science
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July 8, 2025
A mother lemur leaps across the rugged limestone cliffs near Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park in western Madagascar. Her daring jump would be impressive on its own, but she’s carrying a passenger: her only weeks-old baby. Photographer Zhou Donglin...
Costa Rica Launches Free Digital Guides to Boost Local Tourism
Tico Times
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July 8, 2025
Costa Rica’s tourism board is making it easier for locals to explore the country during the mid-year school vacation. The Costa Rican Tourism Institute (ICT) has launched a series of free digital travel guides through its “Vamos a Turistear”...
Costa Rica Scientists Develop Lab Device to Grow Muscle and Bone Tissue
Tico Times
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July 7, 2025
Costa Rican scientists have created a patented medical device that allows for the lab-grown development of muscle and bone tissue—offering a new alternative for treating serious injuries without the need for traditional grafts from other parts of...
Costa Rica’s Lagoon Suffers New Pesticide Spill
Tico Times
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July 7, 2025
The Madre de Dios lagoon in Batán de Matina, Limón, has once again been contaminated by pesticides, causing the death of thousands of fish. Sadly, this is not an isolated incident, and fishermen have repeatedly denounced pesticide contamination in...
Florida weather: Outrage rolls on as storm fears escalate due to Trump's cuts
Irish Star
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July 8, 2025
Charlie Jones Senior US News Reporter 03:11 ET, 08 Jul 2025 Concern over Florida's ability to track deadly weather systems continues to grow amid Donald Trump's cuts to key forecasting agencies. This comes as the National Hurricane Center tracks...
Off the grid: This hidden eco-lodge in Costa Rica offers luxury, wildlife and adventure
AOL
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DRAKE BAY, Costa Rica — Spending a few days exploring Costa Rica's largest and most biodiverse national park is bound to unlock any traveler's adventurous side. At least that's what happened to me. From the moment I arrived in Drake Bay, the...
Production on Salamanders and Costa Rican Biodiversity to Compete in Chilean Film Festival
Costa Rica News
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July 6, 2025
The Costa Rican short documentary Shadow Dwellers was selected to compete in the fifth edition of the Santiago Wild 2025 Film Festival, held annually in Chile. Petras’ production stood out for its poetic and rigorous look at aspects of Costa Rican...
Globe Climate: Another tick-infested summer
The Globe and Mail
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July 7, 2025
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Costa Rica’s Wildlife and the Camera Trap Method That Won Me Over
Tico Times
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July 5, 2025
To change your mind on previously strongly held convictions can be viewed in two different lights. You’re either an open-minded individual that allows new information to influence their beliefs or you’re a flip-flopper of the first degree whose...
Costa Rican Hotels Project 66% Occupancy For This July Vacations
MENAFN
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN- Costa Rica News) Hotels in Costa Rica project an average occupancy rate of 66% during the mid-season holidays. This period is between July 5 and 20, 2025. Currently, the level of confirmed reservations stands at 51%, according to data...
Costa Rica Unleashed: Your Ultimate Guide to an Unforgettable 2025 Adventure
The Costa Rican Times
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July 3, 2025
Costa Rica, July 2025 – Costa Rica isn’t just a destination—it’s a full-throttle immersion into lush jungles, sun-kissed beaches, and pura vida vibes that stick with you long after you’ve unpacked. Whether you’re plotting a family escape, a solo...
Costa Rica Soars to New Heights: Electric Air Taxis to Revolutionize Guanacaste Travel
The Costa Rican Times
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July 3, 2025
Costa Rica is about to trade traffic jams for take-offs. Later this year, travelers in Guanacaste will have the option to zip between airports, resorts and hidden eco-lodges aboard electric air taxis—no carbon footprints required. This initiative,...
Costa Rica Stars in Variety’s Top Ten Film Locations
Tico Times
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July 3, 2025
Variety Magazine named our small piece of paradise a top filming destination in its latest featured article, “Ten Locations to Die For,” spotlighting our country’s famous landscapes and growing film industry. The recognition highlights Costa...
Costa Rica’s Second-Home Market Explodes: Papagayo “Feels Like Cabo 15 Years Ago,” Developer Warns
The Costa Rican Times
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July 2, 2025
Costa Rica July 2025 – As sun-seeking Americans and Canadians search for their next slice of paradise, Costa Rica’s Papagayo Peninsula has emerged as the hottest second-home destination since Cabo San Lucas hit its stride over a decade ago. Darren...
Crypto Pura Vida: How Costa Rica Quietly Became Latin America’s Blockchain Powerhouse
The Costa Rican Times
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July 3, 2025
Costa Rica, July 2025 – Costa Rica has long been celebrated for its lush rainforests, spectacular beaches and commitment to environmental stewardship. Now, amid the global surge in digital assets, the “Rich Coast” is carving out a distinct niche...
AOSIS demands treaty action on existing plastic Pollution: “We Have to…
Pacific News Service
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The Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS) says global efforts to tackle plastic pollution must include binding action to clean up existing waste, not just prevent future pollution. As negotiations continue toward a global plastics treaty, AOSIS...
Tourism on the Brink: Costa Rica’s Pura Vida Under Siege as Crime Surge Sours Visitor Boom
The Costa Rican Times
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July 3, 2025
Costa Rica, July 2025 – Costa Rica’s reputation as a tropical haven is facing its toughest test in years. Once celebrated for its sloths, surf breaks and “pura vida” tranquility, the nation now wrestles with falling visitor numbers amid a spike in...