6 d. ago Costa Rica’s Cerro Chirripó Ancient Ice Age Legacy Uncovered

Cerro Chirripó, Costa Rica’s highest peak at 3,820 meters above sea level, was the focus of a recent lecture at the National University’s Brunca Regional Campus, revealing its little-known glacial history. The event marked the start of the 2025 second academic cycle. The lecture, titled “Origin of the Geological Moorland of Chirripó National Park, Tourism, […] The post Costa Rica’s Cerro Chirripó Ancient Ice Age Legacy Uncovered appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

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8 d. ago Costa Rica Faces Major Setback in Business Tourism as Safety Issues and Strong Currency Drive International Travelers Away

Costa Rica Faces Major Setback in Business Tourism as Safety Issues and Strong Currency Drive International Travelers Away  Travel And Tour World

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8 d. ago Costa Rica Tourism Leaders Call for Action Amid Rising Insecurity

A surge in public insecurity and the sharp appreciation of the Costa Rican colón—up more than 20% since 2022—have become the leading threats to Costa Rica’s business tourism sector, according to a new survey by the Center for Tourism Studies (CET). The survey, conducted among businesses and organizations connected to the tourism industry, found that […] The post Costa Rica Tourism Leaders Call for Action Amid Rising Insecurity appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

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8 d. ago US and Canada Are Beating Costa Rica, Cuba and Jamaica to Skyrocket North American Tourism Boom With Record Arrivals and Hotel Occupancy: New Report

US and Canada Are Beating Costa Rica, Cuba and Jamaica to Skyrocket North American Tourism Boom With Record Arrivals and Hotel Occupancy: New Report  Travel And Tour World

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2 w. ago How France Leads in Luxury Travel Market, Costa Rica Tourism Surge and Latin American New Power Ahead Boost Trips, Still Trump Tariff Bites More, Latest Update is Here

How France Leads in Luxury Travel Market, Costa Rica Tourism Surge and Latin American New Power Ahead Boost Trips, Still Trump Tariff Bites More, Latest Update is Here  Travel And Tour World

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2 w. ago Costa Rica’s Tourism Sector Alarmed Over Rising Violence and U.S. Criticism

Tourism leaders in Costa Rica are warning that rising crime and international criticism could damage the country’s reputation as one of Latin America’s safest travel destinations, deepening an already growing crisis for the industry. The National Chamber of Tourism (CANATUR) said visitor numbers have dropped significantly, leaving many businesses on the brink of collapse. Hoteliers […] The post Costa Rica’s Tourism Sector Alarmed Over Rising Violence and U.S. Criticism appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

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2 w. ago Guns N’ Roses Kicks Off This Year’s Latin American Tour in Costa Rica: A Perfect Blend of Rock Music and Tourism

Guns N’ Roses Kicks Off This Year’s Latin American Tour in Costa Rica: A Perfect Blend of Rock Music and Tourism  Travel And Tour World

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3 w. ago US Tariffs and Economic Uncertainty Threaten Costa Rica's Tourism Boom, American Travelers Reconsider Their Trips: What You Need To Know

US Tariffs and Economic Uncertainty Threaten Costa Rica's Tourism Boom, American Travelers Reconsider Their Trips: What You Need To Know  Travel And Tour World

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3 w. ago Costa Rica Investigates Bahía Papagayo Over Illegal Logging Allegations

The Santa Cruz Environmental Prosecutor’s Office has seized files on the Bahía Papagayo concession from the Costa Rican Tourism Institute (ICT) and the Municipality of Carrillo, according to the newspaper La Nación. The seizure is part of an ex officio criminal investigation into alleged illegal logging in forested areas within the Papagayo Tourist Pole. Prosecutors opened the case […] The post Costa Rica Investigates Bahía Papagayo Over Illegal Logging Allegations appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

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