5 d. ago Spirit Airlines Bankruptcy Filing Puts Budget Travel to Costa Rica at Risk

Budget carrier Spirit Airlines filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection again on Friday, marking its second filing in less than a year. The Florida-based airline, famous for low fares and bright yellow planes, first sought protection in November and exited in March after cutting nearly $800 million in debt. Now, it faces ongoing losses and […] The post Spirit Airlines Bankruptcy Filing Puts Budget Travel to Costa Rica at Risk appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

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9 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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2 w. ago Route 32 Reopens Following Preventive Closure Over Landslide Risk

Route 32, which connects San José with Limón, was reopened this morning after being closed for nearly 12 hours as a preventive measure due to heavy rains that saturated the soil in the Zurquí sector. The Traffic Police lifted the barriers shortly after 6:00 a.m. at the toll booth, after officials from the Ministry of […] The post Route 32 Reopens Following Preventive Closure Over Landslide Risk appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

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2 w. ago Costa Rica at a Crossroads as Rising Crime, Safety Challenges, and Declining Visitor Numbers Threaten Its Status as a Safe and Attractive Latin American Travel Destination

Costa Rica at a Crossroads as Rising Crime, Safety Challenges, and Declining Visitor Numbers Threaten Its Status as a Safe and Attractive Latin American Travel Destination  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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3 w. ago UN Report Warns Costa Rica Faces Record Surge in Social Media Hate Speech

A new United Nations report released yesterday shows hate speech and discrimination on social media in Costa Rica hit a record 2.1 million messages this year. That’s up 16% from 2024 and a staggering 400% jump since 2021. The findings, from the 2025 Report on Hate Speech and Discrimination, point to serious risks for the […] The post UN Report Warns Costa Rica Faces Record Surge in Social Media Hate Speech appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

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3 w. ago Panama Secures Japanese Loan for Metro Line as Canal Tensions Rise

Panama has signed a $2.486 billion loan agreement with Japan to fund the construction of Metro Line 3. Officials finalized the deal on August 9 through an exchange of notes between the two governments. The Japan International Cooperation Agency handles the financing, which comes with favorable conditions: a 14-year repayment period, a six-year grace period, […] The post Panama Secures Japanese Loan for Metro Line as Canal Tensions Rise appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

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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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4 w. ago U.S. Tariffs on Costa Rica Rise to 15% as Trade Policy Escalates

U.S. Tariffs on Costa Rica Rise to 15% as Trade Policy Escalates  CentralAmerica.com

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