4 d. ago Watch Cat Caught Smuggling Drugs into Costa Rica’s Pococí Penitentiary

Prison guards at Pococí Penitentiary in Costa Rica intercepted an unlikely smuggler: a black-and-white cat carrying drugs taped to its body. The incident, which has sparked global attention, highlights the persistent challenge of contraband in the nation’s prisons amid rising organized crime. According to a Facebook statement from Costa Rica’s Ministry of Justice, officers spotted […] The post Watch Cat Caught Smuggling Drugs into Costa Rica’s Pococí Penitentiary appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

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8 d. ago Safety Concerns & Rising Costs: Has Costa Rica Lost Its Appeal To Travelers?

Safety Concerns & Rising Costs: Has Costa Rica Lost Its Appeal To Travelers?  Travel Off Path

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1 week ago Expotur 2025: Crime and Rising Costs Challenge Costa Rica’s Tourism

Expotur 2025, Costa Rica’s premier tourism trade show, recently concluded at the Costa Rica Convention Center, showcasing our country’s latest strategies to remain a leader in global tourism. The event, organized by the Costa Rican Association of Tourism Professionals (ACOPROT), brought together over 120 local businesses and buyers from 27 countries, underscoring Costa Rica’s commitment […] The post Expotur 2025: Crime and Rising Costs Challenge Costa Rica’s Tourism appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

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2 w. ago Costa Rica’s Security Crisis Threatens Tourism in Key Destinations

A report prepared by the Legislative Assembly, cited by local media outlet El Observador last week, concluded that rising insecurity in Costa Rica is undermining tourism activity, a critical economic sector contributing 8.2% to GDP. If Costa Rican authorities do not take immediate action, the impact could worsen, compromising tourist arrivals and the country’s global […] The post Costa Rica’s Security Crisis Threatens Tourism in Key Destinations appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

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2 w. ago Costa Rica’s Rising Violence Challenges Chaves’ Security Claims

Costa Rica President Rodrigo Chaves, in his third annual report to be presented to the Legislative Assembly tomorrow, defended his administration’s security strategy, describing it as “titanic” and asserting that “Costa Rica is recovering peace.” The report structured around nine priority areas—poverty reduction, employment, fiscal stability, health, education, security, infrastructure, foreign relations, and state reform—paints […] The post Costa Rica’s Rising Violence Challenges Chaves’ Security Claims appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

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3 w. ago U.S. Tourists Share Robbery Experience in Costa Rica as Crime Concerns Rise

As Costa Rica continues to battle rising crime rates, a recent robbery involving two American tourists has captured widespread attention, thanks to a series of viral TikTok videos. Anna Manocha and her friend Carolina López traveled to Costa Rica in early March in search of adventure and the famed “Pura Vida” lifestyle. But their vacation […] The post U.S. Tourists Share Robbery Experience in Costa Rica as Crime Concerns Rise appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

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