4 h. ago Guatemala Faces Security Crisis After Mayor’s Murder in Festive Parade

Gunmen shot and killed the mayor of Masagua during a Christmas parade in Guatemala on Saturday evening, wounding one of his bodyguards in the attack. Nelson Luciano Marroquín, 38, died from his injuries while being taken to a hospital in Escuintla, about 60 kilometers south of Guatemala City. The shooting happened around 7:50 p.m. in […] The post Guatemala Faces Security Crisis After Mayor’s Murder in Festive Parade appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

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13 h. ago El Salvador’s Surf City Reshapes Coastline Amid Tourism Boom

Along El Salvador’s Pacific coast, a string of once-quiet surf towns now pulses with activity. President Nayib Bukele’s Surf City program has transformed these areas into a national showcase, drawing surfers and travelers with promises of perfect waves and modern facilities. The initiative has sparked a surge in visitors and economic activity, yet it raises […] The post El Salvador’s Surf City Reshapes Coastline Amid Tourism Boom appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

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38 h. ago Costa Rica Tourism Faces Tough Competition Amid Currency Fluctuations and Rising Costs, Here’s What You Need to Know

Costa Rica Tourism Faces Tough Competition Amid Currency Fluctuations and Rising Costs, Here’s What You Need to Know  Travel And Tour World

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40 h. ago Lowest Dollar Rate Since 2005 Squeezes Costa Rica’s High Season Tourism

The dollar exchange rate in Costa Rica has sunk to its lowest point since 2005, raising concerns across the tourism industry as the high season begins. Data from the Central Bank of Costa Rica shows the dollar sold for ¢488 this morning, a sharp decline that has cut into profits for businesses relying on foreign […] The post Lowest Dollar Rate Since 2005 Squeezes Costa Rica’s High Season Tourism appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

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3 d. ago A Strong Colón and a Stress Test for Costa Rica’s Tourism Sector

A Strong Colón and a Stress Test for Costa Rica’s Tourism Sector  CentralAmerica.com

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4 d. ago Costa Rica Capital Glows with Christmas Lights in Seven Parks

Our capital city marked the start of the holiday season on Tuesday evening when municipal officials flipped the switch on more than 400 lighting systems, brightening at least seven public parks and key areas in the historic center. The ceremony unfolded at Central Park just after 6 p.m., drawing families, locals, and visitors who gathered […] The post Costa Rica Capital Glows with Christmas Lights in Seven Parks appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

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4 d. ago Costa Rica Now Strengthens Romance Tourism with Global Insights at World Travel Conference

Costa Rica Now Strengthens Romance Tourism with Global Insights at World Travel Conference  Travel And Tour World

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5 d. 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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6 d. ago La decisión que tomó Alajuelense con Washington Ortega para el viaje a Guatemala

La Liga Deportiva Alajuelense se instaló este lunes en Guatemala para el partido del próximo miércoles ante Xelajú por la final de vuelta de la Copa Centroamericana de la Concacaf 2025. Los manudos convocaron a un total de 28 futbolistas, en el que destaca la presencia del portero Washington Ortega, quien la semana pasada no estuvo en la ida luego de sufrir un desgarro muscular. El guardameta uruguayo tampoco fue convocado el pasado domingo para el partido contra Cartaginés Ortega todavía sigue en observación. Será de último momento que se determine si está para tener minutos. Ante la lesión del charrúa quien ha venido jugando es Bayron Mora. Xelajú y Alajuelense se verán las caras en el Estadio Cementos Progreso ubicado en Ciudad Guatemala. La ida en el Morera Soto terminó 1-1. El gol de visita es criterio de desempate en caso de igualdad en el marcador global. {loadmoduleid 784} MÁS INFORMACIÓN New York City confirma futuro de Alonso Martínez Washington Ortega: "Volveré lo más pro...

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7 d. 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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7 d. 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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8 d. ago Chicharrones Festival in Puriscal: A Celebration of Costa Rican Culinary Heritage and Rural Tourism

Chicharrones Festival in Puriscal: A Celebration of Costa Rican Culinary Heritage and Rural Tourism  Travel And Tour World

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1 week ago Costa Rica Calls Up Midfielder Rocky Rodríguez for Next FIFA Window

Costa Rica Calls Up Midfielder Rocky Rodríguez for Next FIFA Window  Kansas City Current

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2 w. ago VIDEO: New York City avanza a final con bonito gesto hacia Alonso Martínez y así lo celebró el tico en su casa

El equipo del New York City, donde milita el costarricense Alonso Martínez, se metió a la final de Conferencia Este de la MLS de Estados Unidos tras imponerse al Philadelphia Union por 0-1 en el Subaru Park. La única anotación del partido fue obra del argentino Maxi Moralez al 27'. Alonso no pudo estar presente por la grave lesión que sufrió la semana pasada con la Selección de Costa Rica. El tico observó el juego en su casa y compartió varios videos de su celebración en redes sociales. En la foto del equipo previa al partido los jugadores del New York City salieron con dos camisetas con mensajes de apoyo a Martínez y otro compañero que está lesionado: el colombo-estadounidense Andrés Perea. Ahora el conjunto celeste se medirá en la final de Conferencia ante el Inter Miami del argentino Lionel Messi. New York City, como quinto sembrado del Este, será visitante en la final de conferencia del sábado en la cancha del Inter, tercero. ¿QUÉ LESIÓN SUFRIÓ ALONSO? Alonso, al cierre del part...

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2 w. ago Costa Rica’s Tourism Industry Under Strain as Currency Appreciation Reduces Dollar Value and Raises Travel Costs for International Visitors

Costa Rica’s Tourism Industry Under Strain as Currency Appreciation Reduces Dollar Value and Raises Travel Costs for International Visitors  Travel And Tour World

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2 w. ago Unplug and Reconnect: Costa Rica’s Wellness Tourism Experience

Unplug and Reconnect: Costa Rica’s Wellness Tourism Experience  Travel And Tour World

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2 w. ago Costa Rica’s Alajuela Offers Daily Guided Tours for Airport Passengers

Travelers passing through Juan Santamaría International Airport now have a direct way to step into Costa Rica’s cultural roots with the launch of the Alajuela City Tour. AERIS, the airport’s operator, introduced this initiative to bridge the gap between the terminal and the surrounding city, turning layovers into opportunities for discovery. The tour starts right […] The post Costa Rica’s Alajuela Offers Daily Guided Tours for Airport Passengers appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

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2 w. ago Tourism Crisis in Costa Rica: Thousands of Jobs Lost, What’s Really Behind the Drop?

Tourism Crisis in Costa Rica: Thousands of Jobs Lost, What’s Really Behind the Drop?  Travel And Tour World

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2 w. ago Costa Rica Tourism Crisis as 22,000 Jobs are Lost in Downturn

Costa Rica’s tourism industry faces a sharp downturn, with roughly 22,000 jobs lost in the past year. This drop hits hard in coastal and rural areas, where hotels and service businesses report fewer visitors and forced layoffs. The sector, a key part of the national economy, now raises questions about broader financial stability. Data from […] The post Costa Rica Tourism Crisis as 22,000 Jobs are Lost in Downturn appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

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2 w. ago Tourism Crisis in Costa Rica: Twenty Two Thousand Jobs Gone as Sector Slumps

Tourism Crisis in Costa Rica: Twenty Two Thousand Jobs Gone as Sector Slumps  Travel And Tour World

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