2 h. ago Costa Rica Faces Investment Setback Amid Rising Crime and Infrastructure Failures

Costa Rica’s growing insecurity, declining education system, and persistent infrastructure deficiencies are severely weakening the country’s competitiveness as a destination for foreign direct investment (FDI), according to experts from the Universidad Estatal a Distancia (UNED). Professor Velia Govaere Vicarioli and Karen Jiménez Morales, head of UNED’s Police Sciences Department, issued the warning, pointing to a […] The post Costa Rica Faces Investment Setback Amid Rising Crime and Infrastructure Failures appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

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5 h. ago Costa Rica Unveils a New Hidden Eden: A Rainforest Sanctuary Where Time Slows and Souls Heal

Costa Rica Unveils a New Hidden Eden: A Rainforest Sanctuary Where Time Slows and Souls Heal  Travel And Tour World

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7 h. ago Alajuelense define panorama de Van Der Putten y James en plena pretemporada

La Liga Deportiva Alajuelense avanza en su tercera semana de pretemporada con varias interrogantes en su plantel, especialmente en torno a dos de sus jugadores.   El joven defensor Santiago Van Der Putten y el experimentado zaguero Manjrekar James. Ambos viajaron a México junto al equipo este lunes 7 de julio para disputar una serie de fogueos internacionales. Van Der Putten: sin oferta formal, pero con interés internacional. El gerente deportivo el mexicano, Carlos Vela reconoció que el nombre del defensor costarricense de 19 años ha generado atención fuera del país, aunque aclaró que no existe una oferta formal por él en este momento. “Es un chico con mucho talento, que ya está en Selección y participó en la Copa Oro. Al ser un jugador de calidad y con juventud, invariablemente despierta interés”, comentó Vela. Han existido sondeos de varios países, incluyendo Europa, pero insisto: no hay una oferta formal”, subrayó. Van Der Putten, considerado uno de los defensas centrales c...

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7 h. ago Direct Flights from Monterrey to San José: Viva Aerobus Launches New Costa Rica Route

Direct Flights from Monterrey to San José: Viva Aerobus Launches New Costa Rica Route  Travel And Tour World

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10 h. ago More Canadians Headed to Costa Rica as WestJet Expands Liberia Routes

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 grow its winter schedule. For us here in Costa Rica, the standout addition is the first-ever […] The post More Canadians Headed to Costa Rica as WestJet Expands Liberia Routes appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

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16 h. ago How Costa Rica Is Reinventing Domestic Travel With Free Digital Guides: All You Need To Know

How Costa Rica Is Reinventing Domestic Travel With Free Digital Guides: All You Need To Know  Travel And Tour World

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19 h. ago Bachelor in Paradise season 10 heads to new Costa Rica resort — here’s what you need to know

Bachelor in Paradise season 10 heads to new Costa Rica resort — here’s what you need to know  Sportskeeda

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19 h. ago VIDEO: Tim Krul revive la noche que destrozó los sueños mundialistas de Costa Rica

Han pasado 11 años desde aquel inolvidable 5 de julio del mundial en Brasil  2014, pero para los ticos la herida sigue abierta. Esta semana, Tim Krul, el arquero neerlandés que se convirtió en villano en Costa Rica tras dejar fuera a la Sele en los cuartos de final del Mundial de Brasil, volvió a encender la polémica. En una entrevista en el popular Fozcast - The Ben Foster Podcast, el ahora veterano portero de 37 años contó detalles inéditos sobre el histórico momento que marcó su carrera y la historia de los mundiales. "Solo el técnico Louis van Gaal, el entrenador de porteros y yo lo sabíamos. Me lo dijeron antes del partido: si hay penales, vas a entrar tú", confesó Krul. La jugada maestra de Van Gaal Con el partido empatado 0-0 en tiempo extra, y faltando menos de un minuto para los penales, Van Gaal tomó una decisión sin precedentes: sacar a Jasper Cillessen y meter a Krul, quien no había disputado ni un solo minuto en todo el torneo. Krul, con sus 1.93 metros de estatura...

Sport

22 h. ago Costa Rica Launches Free Digital Guides to Boost Local Tourism

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” campaign. The collection includes 12 regional guides and 13 mini-guides, all available for free download online. […] The post Costa Rica Launches Free Digital Guides to Boost Local Tourism appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

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23 h. ago Where is 'Bachelor in Paradise' Season 10 filmed? What to know about Azura Beach Resort in Costa Rica

Where is 'Bachelor in Paradise' Season 10 filmed? What to know about Azura Beach Resort in Costa Rica  Decider

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23 h. ago Where Is Bachelor in Paradise Season 10 Filmed? All About the Reality Dating Show's New Costa Rica Resort Location

Where Is Bachelor in Paradise Season 10 Filmed? All About the Reality Dating Show's New Costa Rica Resort Location  People.com

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26 h. ago Where 'Bachelor in Paradise' Filmed? About the Costa Rica Location

Where 'Bachelor in Paradise' Filmed? About the Costa Rica Location  TODAY.com

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26 h. ago Costa Rica Scientists Develop Lab Device to Grow Muscle and Bone Tissue

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 the patient’s body. The technology was developed by researchers at the Technological Institute of Costa Rica (TEC) and […] The post Costa Rica Scientists Develop Lab Device to Grow Muscle and Bone Tissue appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

Science

31 h. ago Jamaica, Mexico, Costa Rica and More Shine as WestJet Expands Winter Routes with New Direct Flights to Panama City, Havana, and More Top Sun Destinations

Jamaica, Mexico, Costa Rica and More Shine as WestJet Expands Winter Routes with New Direct Flights to Panama City, Havana, and More Top Sun Destinations  Travel And Tour World

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31 h. ago Costa Rica mobile subs up to 7 mln in 2024, led by Liberty and Kolbi

Costa Rica mobile subs up to 7 mln in 2024, led by Liberty and Kolbi  Telecompaper

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37 h. ago Off the grid: This hidden lodge in Costa Rica offers luxury, wildlife

Off the grid: This hidden lodge in Costa Rica offers luxury, wildlife  USA Today

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39 h. ago Bekaert divests steel wire business in Costa Rica, Ecuador, Venezuela

Bekaert divests steel wire business in Costa Rica, Ecuador, Venezuela  European Rubber Journal

Economics

45 h. ago VIDEO: México remonta frente a Estados Unidos y conquista su décima Copa Oro

La Selección de México venció este domingo 2-1 a Estados Unidos y logró el título de la Copa Oro 2025. Los goles de la victoria fueron obra de Raúl Jiménez (27') y Edson Álvarez (77'). Chris Richards había adelantado a USA con un gol tempranero (4'). Es la décima vez que México gana la Copa Oro. Estados Unidos no pudo conseguir su octava. Ampliaremos...  Alineaciones USA: 25-Matthew Freese, 16-Alexander Freeman, 3-Chris Richards, 13-Tim Ream, 18-Max Arfsten, 4-Tyler Adams, 14-Luca de la Torre, 8-Sebastian Berhalter, 10-Diego Luna, 17-Malik Tillman, 24-Patrick Agyemang. DT: Mauricio Pochettino México: 1-Luis Malagón, 2-Jorge Sánchez, 3-César Montes, 5-Johan Vásquez, 23-Jesús Gallardo, 7-Gilberto Mora, 4-Edson Álvarez, 25-Roberto Alvarado, 14-Marcel Ruiz, 9-Raúl Jiménez, 10-Alexis Vega. DT: Javier Aguirre Goles 1-0: Chris Richards con remate de cabeza en el área tras centro de Sebastian Berhalter (4')  1-1: Raúl Jiménez con potente remate de zurda en el área tras p...

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49 h. ago El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica Now Linked by Spring Bus in a Bold Move to Simplify Cross

El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica Now Linked by Spring Bus in a Bold Move to Simplify Cross-Border Travel with Real-Time, Affordable Bus Booking  Travel And Tour World

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50 h. ago Magnitude 4.7 earthquake strikes near San Jose, San José, Provincia de San Jose, Costa Rica

Magnitude 4.7 earthquake strikes near San Jose, San José, Provincia de San Jose, Costa Rica  Volcano Discovery

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