90 m. ago Finland Beats Denmark, Iceland, Sweden, Netherlands, Costa Rica, and Norway to Dominate the Global Happiness Rankings in 2025, Now You know Where to Travel to Lift your Spirits!

Finland Beats Denmark, Iceland, Sweden, Netherlands, Costa Rica, and Norway to Dominate the Global Happiness Rankings in 2025, Now You know Where to Travel to Lift your Spirits!  Travel And Tour World

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2 h. ago Spirit Airlines Starts Nonstop Flights to Belize from Fort Lauderdale

Spirit Airlines has started nonstop flights from Fort Lauderdale to Belize City, marking a new option for travelers heading to Central America. The service began on November 21, and it runs three times a week on Mondays, Fridays, and Saturdays. This route connects Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport with Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport in Belize […] The post Spirit Airlines Starts Nonstop Flights to Belize from Fort Lauderdale appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

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4 h. ago Trump Threatens Serious Consequences Over Razor Thin Honduras Presidential Race

US President Donald Trump warned Monday of “serious consequences” if a supposed attempt to “change” the results of Honduras’s presidential election is confirmed, as a technical tie persists between right-wing candidates Nasry Asfura, whom he backs, and Salvador Nasralla. Trump has taken an active role in the vote held Sunday, threatening to cut cooperation with […] The post Trump Threatens Serious Consequences Over Razor Thin Honduras Presidential Race appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

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8 h. ago ‘They processed me like a criminal’: Ontario woman denied entry to Costa Rica over torn passport

‘They processed me like a criminal’: Ontario woman denied entry to Costa Rica over torn passport  CP24

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19 h. ago Costa Rica’s Local Beach Economy Through the Eyes of an Expat

Change is in the air. The threatening, gray, rain-filled clouds of September and October are starting to give way to the pleasing, fluffy, white clouds of dry season. That means high season is right around the corner and the near-empty local beaches are about to see a significant uptick in both Tico and foreign visitors. […] The post Costa Rica’s Local Beach Economy Through the Eyes of an Expat appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

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19 h. ago Canadian woman is detained attempting to enter Costa Rica with damaged passport

Canadian woman is detained attempting to enter Costa Rica with damaged passport  CTV News

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25 h. ago José Saturnino Cardozo: "Dependemos de nosotros y no estamos para pedir favores"

El técnico del Municipal Liberia, José Saturnino Cardozo, es contundente en que para lograr entrar a semifinales es total responsabilidad de ellos, ya que no dependen de otros resultados y que no están para pedirle un favor a nadie. “Dependemos de nosotros, no dependemos de nadie más. No estamos para pedir favores”, comentó Cardozo. Sobre la posición inusual en la que jugó el paraguayo Fernando Lesme, quien jugó abierto por derecha, explicó: “No pongo al jugador donde a mí me gusta. Hablé con él por el tema físico: contra Saprissa y por la pelota parada teníamos que poner sí o sí a Lesme. Había jugado por izquierda y no se sintió cómodo; me dijo que por derecha se sentiría mejor”. Asimismo, el técnico paraguayo se sincero en que es posible que Lesme no se le vuelva a ver jugar cargado por la derecha. “No creo que lo volvamos a ver en esa posición”. El técnico reconoció que la primera parte no estuvo a la altura del encuentro, aunque destacó la imagen que dieron en el segundo tiempo....

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27 h. ago Costa Rica Joins Forces in Bid to Host 2031 FIFA Women’s World Cup

Costa Rica has stepped into the global spotlight with a joint bid to co-host the 2031 FIFA Women’s World Cup alongside the United States, Mexico, and Jamaica. The four nations submitted their formal proposal to FIFA last week, marking a significant move for women’s football in the region. The bid, announced in October, positions the […] The post Costa Rica Joins Forces in Bid to Host 2031 FIFA Women’s World Cup appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

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27 h. ago Scotiabank and Davivienda close previously announced transaction to transfer Scotiabank's banking operations in Colombia, Costa Rica and Panama

Scotiabank and Davivienda close previously announced transaction to transfer Scotiabank's banking operations in Colombia, Costa Rica and Panama  Yahoo Finance

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28 h. ago VIDEO: Xelajú derrota a Comunicaciones con gol de Steven Cárdenas previo a final de vuelta contra Alajuelense

Con un gol del costarricense Steven Cárdenas el equipo de Xelajú logró imponerse 0-1 como visitante ante Comunicaciones. Dicho partido fue correspondiente a la última fecha de la fase de clasificación de la Liga de Guatemala. Xelajú hizo algunas rotaciones. A pesar de la tenencia inicial a favor de Comunicaciones —quien tenía la pelota desde muy temprano— el esquema defensivo de Xelajú, ordenado por el técnico Amarini Villatoro desde el palco por suspensión, logró contener los ataques del equipo local. La anotación de Cárdenas cayó al 33'. Ahora el Xelajú pone su mirada en el partido del miércoles ante Alajuelense por la final de vuelta de la Copa Centroamericana de la Concacaf 2025. La serie está 1-1. {loadmoduleid 784}

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28 h. ago Costa Rican Junior Tennis Gains Momentum with Korneva’s ITF Victory

Alexandra Korneva lifted the trophy at the ITF J30 San José this past weekend, capping a strong performance that highlights how local tournaments here serve as early markers for young talents eyeing bigger prizes, including the junior draws at the Australian Open. The Armenian teenager’s victory came just days before the calendar flips to a […] The post Costa Rican Junior Tennis Gains Momentum with Korneva’s ITF Victory appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

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29 h. ago Honduras Presidential Contest Tightens for Candidate Backed by Trump

Nasry Asfura, the candidate backed by US president Donald Trump, and his rival Salvador Nasralla, also from the right, remained in a tight battle on Monday for victory in Honduras’ presidential election. Asfura, 67, is leading Nasralla by two-tenths of a percentage point after 56% of the tally sheets were counted, according to the National […] The post Honduras Presidential Contest Tightens for Candidate Backed by Trump appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

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41 h. ago Costa Rica Prepares the San Jose Airport for Future Passenger Use

Officials have outlined the Master Plan for our Juan Santamaría International Airport in San Jose through 2042, but details focus mainly on near-term work while leaving longer-range actions more general. The plan addresses growing passenger numbers, with current projects set to wrap up by 2027 and broader goals for capacity in later years. Aeris, the […] The post Costa Rica Prepares the San Jose Airport for Future Passenger Use appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

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41 h. ago Exercise increased caution in Costa Rica over the coming weeks due to a rise in violent crime.

Exercise increased caution in Costa Rica over the coming weeks due to a rise in violent crime.  SafeAbroad

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44 h. ago No Army in Costa Rica: How a 1948 Decision Changed Central America

On December 1, 1948, José Figueres Ferrer, President of the Founding Junta of the Second Republic, officially abolished the Costa Rican army by symbolically tearing down a wall of the Bellavista Barracks. This bold move, following a brief but violent civil war, redirected military funding toward education and healthcare. Costa Rica became one of the […] The post No Army in Costa Rica: How a 1948 Decision Changed Central America appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

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45 h. ago Specialized Tourism Magazine, Highlights Costa Rica as a Destination for Solo Travelers

Specialized Tourism Magazine, Highlights Costa Rica as a Destination for Solo Travelers  The Costa Rica News

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47 h. ago FOOTBALL: U.S., Mexico, Jamaica and Costa Rica submit joint bid for 2031 FIFA World Cup, projects 400% rise to $4 billion revenue!

FOOTBALL: U.S., Mexico, Jamaica and Costa Rica submit joint bid for 2031 FIFA World Cup, projects 400% rise to $4 billion revenue!  The Sports Examiner

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47 h. ago FOOTBALL: U.S., Mexico, Jamaica and Costa Rica submit joint bid for 2031 FIFA Women's World Cup, projects 400% rise to $4 billion revenue!

FOOTBALL: U.S., Mexico, Jamaica and Costa Rica submit joint bid for 2031 FIFA Women's World Cup, projects 400% rise to $4 billion revenue!  The Sports Examiner

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49 h. ago Messi’s Inter Miami will play its first MLS final against Müller’s Whitecaps

On a magical night in front of their fans, Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami thrashed New York City 5–1 on Saturday and advanced to the first MLS (Major League Soccer) final in club history, where they will face the Vancouver Whitecaps of German star Thomas Müller. The Canadian side, who beat San Diego FC 3–1 in […] The post Messi’s Inter Miami will play its first MLS final against Müller’s Whitecaps appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

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51 h. ago Jafet Soto: "A un extranjero lo ponen allá arriba y a Marcel le bajan una grada, no es justo" (VIDEO)

El Club Sport Herediano venció el sábado de local 3-1 a San Carlos en la penúltima jornada del Torneo de Apertura 2025. Jafet Soto, estratega florenses, quedó satisfecho con la idea de juego que implementó su equipo. Gracias a esta victoria el 'team' sigue con vida a la espera de lo que haga Liberia. "Fue una victoria trabajada contra un equipo que juega bien. Algunas cosas tenemos que mejorar, pero es un triunfo bien logrado", explicó Soto en conferencia de prensa. "Hubo momentos en donde jugamos buen futbol, hicimos triangulaciones, en eso estamos bien. Siempre hay cosas por mejorar, hoy tuvimos para meter un gol más. Al equipo lo veo muy comprometido, luchando todas las pelotas, vamos a pelear hasta el final", añadió. ¿QUÉ OPINIÓN TIENE DE MARCEL HERNÁNDEZ? "No me gusta individualizar, pero en el caso de Marcel hay que hacer un punto y aparte. Extranjeros como él son difíciles de encontrar y no le dan el lugar que se merece, no solo por lo que hizo en Herediano, sino por lo que h...

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