ExpoTur Costa Rica will take place April 25-27, this event is considered the most important tourism travel mart of Costa Rica and the Central America Region, and one of the most relevant in Latin America. This year the event will receive the support of LATAM Airlines in conjunction with the Costa Rica Tourism Institute (ICT) and its organized by the Costa Rican Association of Tourism Profession...

As we reported earlier today, the company Nature Air was expecting to receive the green light to resume operations in the country in the next few days, Civil Aviation confirmed this afternoon that they are lifting the suspension and the domestic airline can begin operating again immediately. The General Directorate of Civil Aviation confirmed that Nature Air had presented all pertinent docume...

The National Directorate of Civil Aviation could be lifting the suspension of Nature Air flights by the end of this week. Rolando Richmond, sub-director of Civil Aviation confirmed that Nature Air presented all necessary documentation since this past Monday where they show that they have made the necessary changes and adjustments and hired additional personnel to comply with the requirements ...

Located in the central Pacific coast of Costa Rica, Los Sueños Resort and Marina is known as one of the premier vacation and retirement spots in the Americas. Although this world-class resort is mostly known for its luxury accommodations, spectacular golf course and legendary offshore fishing charters, families are known to take advantage of Los Sueños house rentals as their launching pad for expl...

Sirenas Diving Costa Rica, a small, diving, snorkeling and fishing tour company that operates in Guanacaste had the opportunity to capture an amazing experience in video this past January 22 about 800 meters from the coast of Playas del Coco. Bobbie Joe and her husband Jose Daniel Barrera from Sirenas Diving, were giving snorkeling lessons in the area when they had a close encounter with a baby...

Even though the Poas Volcano has maintained a relative calm in the past few weeks, the unstable conditions of the same makes the possibility of reopening the National Park remote. The Poas Volcano, which remains closed since April 13, 2017, was the second most visited National Park in Costa Rica with close to 400 thousand visitors a year, only behind Manuel Antonio National Park. Lidier Esq...

Costa Rica is a famous destination for birdwatching, but it is also a place where you can get see over 1,500 different species of butterflies and 12,000 species of moths, here you can actually find 90% of all the different species existent in Central America, and about a 16% of the varieties existent in the world. One of the most famous butterflies that you can spot in Costa Rica include the Mo...

The constant rainfall of the last few weeks and the closing of the internal ducts allowed the hot water lake in the crater of the Poas Volcano to reappear. The information was released by the National Seismology Network and the Observatory of Volcanic and Seismic Activity in Costa Rica (OVSICORI) this Saturday at noon. According to the National Seismology Network the activity registered at t...

Radisson Blu Resort and Spa will be coming to Papagayo, Guanacaste, Costa Rica. The announcement was made by Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group. The construction of the hotel that will have 100 rooms will begin late this year with the expectation to open doors in 2020. The Gulf of Papagayo area is known for its breathtaking beaches and the beautiful Santa Rosa National Park, home to a rare dry tropi...

For travelers interested in going on a fitcation—a healthy vacation where one participates in physical activities, Costa Rica offers a thrilling mix of adventures. Being healthy doesn't have to be placed on hold while on vacation. In Costa Rica, travelers find a myriad of options set in a tropical oasis, which will make staying fit effortless and enjoyable. The country offers a variety of adventur...

Scuba diver instructor and photographer of Ecotourism agency Marea Alta based in Playas del Coco, Rolbin Garcia, had always heard of the existence of the giant albino manta ray (Manta birostris), the largest type of ray in the world, in the waters of the North Pacific, but had never had a chance to see it until last January 12. On that day while he was working at sea he had the great luck of ...

The popular platform AirBnB continues to grow in Costa Rica, a country that according to Shawn Sullivan, director of Public Policies for AirBnB, is the most import and the biggest in the Central American region. Every day more and more travelers opt for AirBnB services versus other alternatives, price and convenience are usually the main reason since for families or groups the difference in pr...

On January 11, The Costa Rica Star reported on the change of coloration of Rio Celeste, which was caused apparently by material that had feel in the rivers consequence of a landslides that were caused by an earthquake swarm that registered at least 42 movements in the area of Guanacaste from January 9th and through January 11th. Authorities of the National System of Areas of Conservation (SINAC...

The Directorate of Civil Aviation in Costa Rica suspended the operations of Nature Air effective as of today. “The General Directorate of Civil Aviation received copy on January 9, 2018 of the notification of the resignation presented by Mr. Jorge Valverde Esquivel, Director of Operations of the company Nature Air S.A.; this Administration is also aware of the death of Mr. Juan Manuel Retana ...

Since the evening of Tuesday, January 9, an earthquake swarm has been affecting the area of Guanacaste, in particular to the southeast of the Tenorio Volcano. The first mild earthquake was felt on Tuesday the 9th at 8:56 p.m. (right after the earthquake that rocked the coast of Honduras), several were registered on Wednesday and Thursday. The National Seismology Network had registered a total o...

The city of San Jose, Costa Rica is included among the top destinations on the rise, by Tripadvisor’s Traveler’s Choice 2018 listing. The Traveler’s Choice listing is created through the use of an algorithm that measures the increase in comparison to past years of positive traveler reviews with regards to restaurants, lodging options, and places of interest; it also considers the increase in...

The Department of State recently made a new system available for US travelers to have access to security information on their travel destination. In the past the Department of State only issued travel warnings and advisories which informed travelers about any particular dangerous situations in the different countries; this new option provides safety and security information for every country in...

Here are five lesser-known magical spots to visit the next time you are in Perez Zeledon. Airborne Arts Aerial Flying Trapeze, Hotel and Retreat, (San Salvador de Baru, 8320-0929 www.airbornearts.com) Want to learn trapeze flying, while enjoying amazing views of Costa Rica like the birds enjoy? Airborne Arts are the winners of Luxury Travel Guide’s Most Unique Adventure Award. They offer year-...

In an article published 4 days ago by Fox News, titled “Deadly Costa Rica crash highlights dangers of non-commercial tourism flights, aviation experts say” (//fxn.ws/2mdaTjd) James Hall, the former head of the National Transportation Safety Board offers Fox News’ Cristina Corbin the following remarks over a telephone interview: "These private tourist flights do not have the type of oversight a...

New Jersey is the destination of the month at Avianca Airlines; this route which was inaugurated in November by Avianca is being promoted with prices starting at $409.00 roundtrip. Avianca flights leave the Juan Santamaria Airport and arrive at the Newark Airport five days a week: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday, flights make a stop in El Salvador. The rate is available for ...

If you have been dreaming of escaping the winter in Canada and head to the wonderful summertime in Costa Rica, this is your opportunity, Air Canada Rouge, the low-cost airline of Air Canada just brought ticket prices down to $397.00 CAD ($319.60 USD) roundtrip from Toronto to Liberia. This is an amazing deal considering that right now it’s the high season in Costa Rica, and non-stop tickets usu...

The Health Ministry informed through a press release and posts on their social media accounts that they shut down the San Lucas Beach Club in Puntarenas due to certain conditions found that signify health risks. According to the Health authority, they originally shut down the business in November 29, they sealed all main accesses to the Beach Club, however, apparently the seals were broken and ...

If exploring the different corners of Costa Rica is one of your New Year’s resolutions, we would like to give you a list of 10 places that you need to visit in Costa Rica this 2018, granted there are many more than just 10, but with 12 months ahead of us 10 seems like a good number for you to take your pick or visit them all. 1) Cabo Blanco Natural Reserve: Cabo Blanco in the Nicoya Peninsula h...

Playa Hermosa in Garabito, Puntarenas, very close to Jacó, is one of the most visited beaches of this province, its beauty, great waves ideal for surfing and the fact that is just a short drive from San Jose contribute to the high visitation rates; however, this is also one of the most dangerous beaches in Costa Rica. On Christmas day the Garabito Red Cross informed of the drowning of a 44-yea...

Lifeguards will be looking out for tourists in the different beaches of Parrita, Puntarenas. A group of locals and a few US expats working as volunteers have been certified by the Coast Guard Academy and are hoping to get sponsorship from local businesses and authorities to be able to work full time as lifeguards. One of the promoters of this initiative is community leader Rosemary Chamber...

Guanacaste Wildlife Protected Areas During the holidays the number of visitors to the Guanacaste Wildlife Protected Areas increases and therefore the Guancaste Conservation Area (ACG) establishes a special attention schedule for tourists to be able to experience the different areas. The following schedules will be in place through Sunday, January 7, 2018: Santa Rosa Sector: The Santa Ro...

As it is usually the case this time a year, hotels and lodges in different parts of Costa Rica have already began to see an upturn in their occupancy. According to the Costa Rican Hotel Chamber (CCH) data gathered through December 14 shows that beach resorts are averaging 85% occupancy, while mountain hotels and lodges are averaging 80%. For 2016 the occupancy reached 95% as the end of the ye...

In December when we are getting ready to welcome a new year it is not uncommon that we take a moment to look back on the previous 11 months and everything that we have accomplished (or not), sometimes we need a quiet space and a peaceful area to get in touch with ourselves and the nature that surrounds us. Finca Tres Equis in Turrialba, Costa Rica, may be just the right place to do this. Locate...

The Costa Rica Fire Department and the National System of Areas of Conservation (SINAC) signed and agreement to open a fire station at the Isla del Coco National Park which will begin operating in January 2018. This will be the 76th fire station in the country; the initiative will provide uninterrupted paramedic services in the island to provide medical attention to all those that visit the Nat...

Starting this Friday, December 15, the Naviera Tambor ferry that provides service between Puntarenas and the southern Nicoya Peninsula town of Paquera will resume its operations with normality after working in a reduced scheduled since early October. One of the vessels (Tambor 2) had been out of service and in maintenance in Cartagena, Colombia but has not been fixed. The service will go back t...

In May this year the Four Seasons Hotel in the Papagayo Peninsula, Guanacaste announced it was closing down temporarily to undergo a complete remodeling. The hotel reopened its doors this December 4, after seven months of work, and an investment that exceeded the budget of US$20 million by close to an additional US$15 million. Now the hotel has 18 additional rooms for a total of 182 betwe...

Airbnb announced today the launching of its platform Experiences in Costa Rica, adding to the growing list of international destinations that offer local Experiences. Costa Rica is the first country in Central America and the sixth destination in Latin America and the Caribbean after Habana, Rio de Janeiro, Mexico City, Buenos Aires and Jamaica in being part of Experiences Airbnb. The platf...

The Linblad Expeditions-National Geographic cruise ship docked yesterday for the first time to the Osa Península in Puntarenas, Costa Rica. The stop at Playa Blanca in Puerto Jimenez is a tourism strategy to promote this area as an international destination. Tourists were greeted with traditional dances, arts and crafts, and the option to take tours to different local attractions. Caminos de ...

Mission Shark is a non-profit Costa Rican organization that promotes the investigation and conservation of sharks and other marine species. For the sixth consecutive year, Mission Shark is calling those scuba divers that want to participate in the annual count of sharks and rays with the intention of extending their data base. The event will be held two different dates, this Saturday, December...

The question is very common, if you had to recommend the best places to visit in Costa Rica, those that left you in awe, which would they be? Here we leave you our list of the seven wonders of Costa Rica, magical places that locals and foreigners should make time to experience, some of them are very popular, others, not so much: 1) Rio Celeste: The turquoise water of this river attracts tho...

After a US tourist was attacked by a shark while scuba diving in Isla del Coco, Costa Rica, many people are wondering whether or not they should be worried about shark attacks in Costa Rican waters, especially since the summer just started and the number of people visiting the beaches will have a considerable increase. First, it is important to keep in mind that Isla del Coco, where the tiger s...

Del Bosque Rainforest Ecolodge is location in the area of Santa Rita in Rio Cuarto, Alajuela, an strategic location close to many attractions for those that enjoy Eco-tourism, adventure and rural tourism. The hotel in itself is small, comfortable and simple, perfect for a one day family trip or an overnight stay that will allow you to experience all the attractions this area has to offer. On...

Low-cost airline Volaris Costa Rica recently received the temporary permit to operate new routes between the United States and Costa Rica. Volaris Costa Rica currently operates 11 routes from Costa Rica to Guatemala, Mexico (3 cities), Nicaragua and El Salvador and has just been operating for one year in the country. Fernando Naranjo, general manager for Volaris, confirmed that they will be o...

Trekking has become a popular activity in Costa Rica, particularly because it is a fantastic way to really get to explore different areas of the country without missing any detail, also as an excellent physical activity that promotes both physical and emotional health allowing people to be more “in-touch” with nature and with the world in general. El Camino de Costa Rica (The Trail of Costa Ric...

With a progress of over 80% in the construction of the National Congress and Convention Center, the Costa Rica Tourism Board (ICT) is betting on positioning the country as a destination for corporate tourism and meetings with the purpose of diversifying its offer and attracting more visitors and investors. The National Congress and Convention Center was the missing element for the ICT, the new ...