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Saharan dust deteriorates air quality in Costa Rica
Q Costa Rica
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July 9, 2025
Q COSTARICA — The arrival of a mass of Saharan dust is deteriorating air quality in several regions of Costa Rica this week. According to Daniel Poleo of the Instituto Meteorológico Nacional (IMN) – the national weather service, the Costa Rican...
A New Era – ‘Bachelor In Paradise’ Filming Location Moves To Costa Rica’s Azura Beach Resort
Travel Noire
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July 9, 2025
Since its 2014 debut, “Bachelor in Paradise” has become a summer TV staple. Its blend of tropical romance, drama under the sweltering sun and iconic rose ceremonies has kept it going for ten seasons. Following this week’s premiere of the latest...
10 Can’t Miss Things to Do in Costa Rica, From Wild Beaches to Local Coffee
AFAR
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July 8, 2025
Blessed with staggering tropical forests that roll down to equally dramatic coastlines, it’s no wonder pura vida—the Costa Rican catchphrase for appreciation, relaxation, and blissed-out simplicity—is the phrase on repeat here. Costa Rica is the...
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...
Rubyglow, The Red-Skinned Pineapple Grown In Costa Rica, Is Named Best Food Innovation 2025
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN- Costa Rica News) Rubyglow, a pineapple grown in Buenos Aires, Puntarenas , was recognized as Best Food Innovation at the World Food Innovation Awards 2025, organized by FoodBev Media. The World Food Innovation Awards celebrate the most...
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...
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...
Summer fare from around the world to cool down in hot weather
CNN
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July 19, 2025
Sign up for Unlocking the World, CNN Travel’s weekly newsletter. Get news about destinations, plus the latest in aviation, food and drink, and where to stay. CNN — In our latest roundup of travel news: the librarian who ran off with the yacht...
RTPI Opens Nature Photography Exhibit Aug. 8
The Post-Journal - New York
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The Roger Tory Peterson Institute will open its next exhibit, Knowing Where to Stand, the first-ever exhibition of all current and past award-winning Environmental Impact Award-winning photography projects awarded by the North American Nature...
How do we help America’s national parks? Make global visitors pay more
Hawaii Tribune Herald
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August 1, 2025
This summer, millions of people from around the world will visit America’s national parks, eager to marvel at iconic landscapes such as the Grand Canyon, Yosemite Valley and Old Faithful. These places aren’t just national treasures — they’re...
Premium sustainable Cacao-Trace Belcolade chocolates stocked by Henley Bridge
Confectionery Production
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British-based ingredients supplier Henley Bridge, has moved to unveil its latest range of sustainably-sourced Cacao Trace chocolates from the Puratos-linked Belcolade brand, reports Neill Barston. As the company noted, the latest series takes its...
August First Friday in Homer
Peninsula Clarion - Alaska
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August 1, 2025
Summer is in full swing and Homer’s galleries and public art spaces are abuzz with local artists showcasing new and ongoing work. Stroll the galleries during First Friday, meet the artists and enjoy the wide variety of mediums on display. Art Shop...
Al Hussaini explores ways of enhancing economic ties with Latin American, Caribbean ambassadors
Eye of Riyadh
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Mohamed bin Hadi Al Hussaini, Minister of State for Financial Affairs, met with Francisco Chacón Hernández, Ambassador of Costa Rica to the UAE, along with a number of ambassadors from Latin American and Caribbean countries, to explore avenues for...
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...
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...
Our Dream Trip Through Costa Rica
International Business Times - United Kingdom
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July 3, 2025
Some vacations offer a break from mundane routine, and others recalibrate your entire rhythm. Our Elite Beach Villas holiday in Costa Rica offered the latter: Equal parts rest and exhilaration, and all parts infused with gorgeous tropical scenery...
5 U.S. Cities for Retirees That Are as Cheap as Mexico, Portugal and Costa Rica
AOL
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Imagesbybarbara / iStock.comYou may know friends or family who’ve moved to places like Mexico, Portugal or Costa Rica to live more frugally to live out the retirement of their dreams. However, if you’re looking to stay in the United States for...
Hologic, Inc. (NASDAQ:HOLX) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Insider Monkey
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Hologic, Inc. (NASDAQ:HOLX) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript July 30, 2025 Hologic, Inc. beats earnings expectations. Reported EPS is $1.08, expectations were $1.05. Operator: Ladies and gentlemen, good afternoon, and welcome to Hologic’s Third...
Photographer Nick Zungoli’s
Chronogram - New York
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click to enlarge Cleaning Fish, Livingston, Guatemala, Nick Zungoli, from In the Garden of Eden Photographer Nick Zungoli has spent decades chasing the beauty of the natural world, but it was a night atop an Icelandic glacier that changed...