15 h. ago Kyrgios Eyes Australian Open Return with Kooyong Classic Entry

Nick Kyrgios has given his strongest hint yet of a full-scale return to competitive tennis by entering the Kooyong Classic, a key warm-up ahead of the 2026 Australian Open. The Australian star, known for his flair and crowd-pulling antics, signed up for the exhibition event on Tuesday. Set for January 13 to 15 at Melbourne’s […] The post Kyrgios Eyes Australian Open Return with Kooyong Classic Entry appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

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68 h. ago Jamaica Joins Mexico, Bahamas, Brazil, Costa Rica, El Salvador And Other As Canada Issues Mid

Jamaica Joins Mexico, Bahamas, Brazil, Costa Rica, El Salvador And Other As Canada Issues Mid-Winter Season Travel Advisory Amid Rising Security Risks, Entry And Exit Requirements, And Complex Border Entry Procedures  Travel And Tour World

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4 d. ago Costa Rica’s Main Airport Braces for Passenger Growth This High Season

Operators at Juan Santamaría International Airport forecast a notable uptick in passenger traffic for the upcoming high season, with projections showing 300,000 more visitors passing through the terminal compared to last year. This 4.5% growth reflects renewed interest in Costa Rica as a travel destination, as the country heads into a busy period from November […] The post Costa Rica’s Main Airport Braces for Passenger Growth This High Season appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

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4 d. ago Brazilian Tennis Sensation João Fonseca Reflects on Breakthrough Season

João Fonseca kicked off preseason training in Rio de Janeiro with eyes set on a strong start to 2026, a year that brings new demands after his breakout 2025 campaign. The 19-year-old Brazilian, who climbed from 145th to 24th in the ATP rankings last season, now faces the task of defending points while aiming to […] The post Brazilian Tennis Sensation João Fonseca Reflects on Breakthrough Season appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

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7 d. ago Australian Open Latin American Legacy Resonates in Costa Rica

Melbourne’s hard courts come alive each January with the Australian Open, the year’s opening Grand Slam. This two-week event draws the world’s top tennis talent to battle in singles, doubles and mixed formats under the summer sun. Players chase titles, ranking points and prize money on outdoor arenas, where strategy and endurance often decide outcomes. […] The post Australian Open Latin American Legacy Resonates in Costa Rica appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

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9 d. ago Central America’s Five Great Forests are Lifelines for Migratory Birds

Each year, as the wet season winds down in Costa Rica, the air fills with the calls of warblers and thrushes arriving from their northern breeding grounds. From my vantage point here in the heart of our country, where the La Amistad International Park spans our border with Panama, these birds represent more than seasonal […] The post Central America’s Five Great Forests are Lifelines for Migratory Birds appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

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9 d. ago Direct Flights from Ottawa to Liberia Costa Rica Begin with Porter

Guanacaste Airport rolls out new routes for the high season that started this month, featuring a fresh direct flight from Canada to Liberia. Canadian carrier Porter Airlines steps into Central America for the first time, linking Toronto Pearson International Airport and Ottawa International Airport to Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport. The Ottawa to Guanacaste route […] The post Direct Flights from Ottawa to Liberia Costa Rica Begin with Porter appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

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2 w. ago "Mala gestión de 10 años", Rolando Fonseca contundente ante la casi eliminación de Costa Rica al Mundial

Costa Rica se encuentra prácticamente fuera de la Copa del Mundo de Estados Unidos, México y Canadá 2026 luego de la derrota 1-0 ante Haití, lo cual ha provocado una ola de criticas desde todos los sectores, incluido Rolando Fonseca que le tiró con todo a la Selección Nacional. El ex delantero señaló que los culpables de la debacle de la ‘Tricolor’ es de todos. {loadmoduleid 784} “El fútbol es una pasión, pero hasta ahí queda, terminan siendo cómplices de una mala gestión de 10 años, lo hemos dicho aquí, varia gente me mandó a callar, pero lo hemos dicho, el verde no miente”, comentó Fonseca en el análisis de Teletica. Pero ahí no quedó, porque Fonseca también habló del bajo rendimiento que mostraron algunos jugadores ante los haitiano. “Alcocer no estuvo, Kenneth, Aaron y Celso tampoco, Joel la única bola que tocó fue un saque de banda que no hizo. Miguel herrera es el culpable porque él los pone y la lectura de juego del jugador, el carácter, la personalidad ”, manifestó. Por últi...

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2 w. ago Costa Rica Braces for Third Cold Front with Rain and Winds Expected

Everyone needs ready themselves for rough weather as the third cold front of the season moves in. The National Meteorological Institute (IMN) states that this front reaches the Caribbean Sea early this week, causing stronger winds and more rain in multiple regions. The cold front arrives today, bringing rainy conditions to the Caribbean, the North […] The post Costa Rica Braces for Third Cold Front with Rain and Winds Expected appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

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2 w. ago Tennis Star Dimitrov and Actress Gonzalez Costa Rica Getaway

Bulgarian tennis star Grigor Dimitrov and Mexican actress Eiza Gonzalez shared a tender moment under a cascading waterfall in Costa Rica this week, capturing the attention of fans on social media. The couple, who have dated since April, posted photos from their off-season escape, showing them close together in the clear waters of Oropendola Waterfall […] The post Tennis Star Dimitrov and Actress Gonzalez Costa Rica Getaway appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

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3 w. ago La Liga selló clasificación y solo Cartaginés ganó de local: repase el calendario para cierre del Apertura

La jornada 15 del Torneo de Apertura 2025 dejó al primer equipo clasificado: Alajuelense. Los manudos le ganaron de visita 1-4 a Liberia y llegaron a 30 puntos en lo más alto del certamen.   En el segundo lugar viene Saprissa con 29 unidades. La escuadra tibaseña sacó la victoria 1-3 frente a Guadalupe FC en el Colleya Fonseca. Herediano logró un triunfo clave para soñar con la clasificación al derrotar de visita 0-1 a Sporting FC, mientras que Pérez Zeledón sumó tres puntos de oro frente a Puntarenas FC en el Lito Pérez (1-2). Cartaginés fue el único equipo que hizo valer su casa al remontarle a San Carlos (2-1). Ahora se viene el parón del campeonato para darle espacio a la Selección de Costa Rica. El certamen de se reanudará el jueves 20 de noviembre con el partido pendiente entre Alajuelense y Cartaginés en el Morera Soto. REPROGRAMACIÓN JORNADA 5 Jueves 20 de noviembre Alajuelense vs Cartaginés JORNADA 16 Domingo 23 de noviembre San Carlos vs Puntarenas FC Saprissa vs...

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3 w. ago NYT Reporter’s Tips for Affordable Rainy Season Travel in Costa Rica

Elaine Glusac, a travel writer for The New York Times, took a different path through Costa Rica by traveling during the green season, when rain falls often but crowds thin out and prices drop. Her recent piece highlights how visitors can see the country’s natural sites without the high costs tied to peak times. Glusac […] The post NYT Reporter’s Tips for Affordable Rainy Season Travel in Costa Rica appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

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4 w. ago Costa Rica Faces Yellow Alert as First Cold Front Brings Widespread Rain

Costa Rica remains under a yellow alert nationwide as the first cold front of the season sweeps in, intensifying rainfall and prompting authorities to warn of potential floods and landslides. The National Emergency Commission (CNE) activated the alert late Thursday, citing the combined effects of the cold front and ongoing rainy season patterns. CNE President […] The post Costa Rica Faces Yellow Alert as First Cold Front Brings Widespread Rain appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

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