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Costa Rica’s Tourism Sector Alarmed Over Rising Violence and U.S. Criticism
Tico Times
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August 18, 2025
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...
Former Zoo to Become Costa Rica’s First Urban Natural Park
Tico Times
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August 19, 2025
Simón Bolívar Park, in San José, will be the first space in the country to become an Urban Natural Park. The project, led by the Friends of Nature Association of the Central and Southern Pacific, aims to be ready by the end of 2026. The former zoo...
Costa Rica To Once Again Host Main Regional Life Sciences Forum
MENAFN
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August 18, 2025
(MENAFN- Costa Rica News) The Coalition of Development Initiatives (Cinde) announced this Tuesday the return of the Life Sciences Forum to Costa Rica. This is an industry gathering (covering areas such as medical devices ) where knowledge and...
Colombia banana prices stable, Costa Rica slightly higher
Fresh Plaza
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August 19, 2025
Banana prices UK - Week 33: Banana prices for Colombia remained unchanged this week compared to the previous reporting period. The average price stood at £0.99 per kilogram, the same level as the previous week's average of £0.99. This indicates...
At Its New Costa Rica Resort, Waldorf Astoria Aims for Luxury With a Local Soul—With Mixed Results
AFAR
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August 19, 2025
The vibe: A modern cliffside retreat with nods to Costa Rican culture and no shortage of pools—or Pacific views Location: Playa Penca, Guanacaste Province, Carrillo, Costa Rica | View on Google Maps Loyalty program: Hilton Honors Rates: From...
Celso Gamboa: It’s “easy” to smuggle drugs into Costa Rica
Q Costa Rica
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August 19, 2025
Q COSTARICA — Celso Gamboa, the extraditable, wanted by the United States for drug trafficking, asserted that the entry of shipments of illegal drugs into Costa Rica is easy and attributed it to weaknesses in the current government’s citizen...
8 of the best places to drink coffee in Costa Rica
Lonely Planet
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If you like to drink coffee, you’re going to love Costa Rica. Thanks to its rich volcanic soil and varied topography, this small country produces coffee beans with impressive depth and a variety of flavors. And, in true Costa Rican style, many...
Etiplast boosts production capabilities with Nilpeter FA-22 flexo press
Packaging Gateway
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August 21, 2025
Costa Rica-based packaging manufacturer Etiplast has invested in a new Nilpeter FA-22 flexographic press to expand its production capacity and support growth in the flexible packaging markets throughout Central America. For over three decades,...
A forest canopy becomes the stage for Costa Rica’s finest dishes
FoodChain Magazine - Florida
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August 19, 2025
Subscribe to our free newsletter today to keep up to date with the latest food industry news. High above the misty trees of Monteverde, a narrow bridge leads to a glass-walled cabin suspended among the clouds. It is here that a small group of...
Amcor expands healthcare packaging network with facility in Costa Rica
Yahoo Finance
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Packaging solutions company Amcor has announced the expansion of its healthcare packaging network with a new warehouse and distribution facility in Costa Rica. Located in San José, the facility is strategically positioned to serve medical...
Costa Rica’s Sustainable Flight: Butterfly Pupae As A Driver Of Change
Costa Rica News
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August 16, 2025
Costa Rica, known for its lush biodiversity and commitment to sustainability, has found a new treasure to share with the world: butterfly pupae. From the El Mariposario El Bosque Nuevo farm to international markets, these small chrysalises are...
Treasury Sanctions Notorious Costa Rican Narcotraffickers
DGR News
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The Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) designated four Costa Rican nationals, as well as two Costa Rica-based entities, for their involvement in narcotics trafficking and money laundering. A key global cocaine...
Regaining Control Of Security: The Tourism Industry's Recommendation After Trump Mentioned Costa Rica
MENAFN
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August 18, 2025
(MENAFN- Costa Rica News) The National Chamber of Tourism (Canatur) reacts after US President Donald Trump mentioned Costa Rica in a speech discussing insecurit . US President Donald Trump was comparing the violence rates in Washington with other...
Nostalgia Tourism Is Gaining Ground Among Tourists In Costa Rica
MENAFN
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August 18, 2025
(MENAFN- Costa Rica News) According to a study by the Global Wellness Institute, a connection with the past is one of the main motivations for wellness travel. It has been observed that travelers seek destinations that allow them to relive happy...
Ocean swells impacting produce shipments from Costa Rica are starting to ease
Fresh Plaza
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August 18, 2025
Unusually strong ocean swells—the worst in decades—have been affecting ocean shipments of produce out of Costa Rica's Port of Caldera, though more recently they have started to clear, mostly coming to a stop. "With the exception of the days...
NIO Inc. charts new course with expansion into Singapore, Uzbekistan, Costa Rica
Gasgoo
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August 18, 2025
Shanghai (Gasgoo)- On August 18, NIO Inc. announced plans to enter Singapore, Uzbekistan and Costa Rica between 2025 and 2026, marking the next phase of its international expansion. The move will bring the company's premium electric vehicle (EV)...
Costa Rica Court Blocks Visitor Hike at Corcovado Park
Tico Times
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August 16, 2025
Costa Rica’s Constitutional Chamber has struck down a resolution that increased visitor quotas at Corcovado National Park, ruling that the measure lacked scientific justification and violated environmental safeguards. In its August 8 ruling, the...
Maryland Dad Wrongly Deported To El Salvador Now Facing Removal To Uganda
Daily Voice
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August 23, 2025
The Maryland father of three was released from custody in Tennessee and ordered back home to his family months after he was deported to a notorious Salvadoran prison due to "an administrative error." Abrego Garcia, an alleged former MS-13 gang...
Trump Admin Plans to Deport Maryland Dad a Second Time—to Uganda
The Daily Beast
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August 23, 2025
The Maryland father who the federal government mistakenly deported to El Salvador, brought back to the U.S., and then accused of human smuggling walked free on Friday—but now the government plans to deport him to Uganda. In a filing submitted to a...
Air Canada Strike Extends Flight Cancellations to Costa Rica
Tico Times
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August 18, 2025
Air Canada has backtracked on plans to restart flights after its flight attendants chose to continue striking, leaving travelers — including those heading to Costa Rica — facing more cancellations and uncertainty. The airline had announced Sunday...