Dec 30, 2024 · the bittersweet story behind 'El Año Viejo', Latin America's beloved New Year song. From humble composer Crescencio Salcedo to international hit, a tale of music and loss.

Dec 25, 2024 · Travelers to Costa Rica need to exercise caution, as there are numerous regions of the nations that pose risks. A report showed that several of Costa Rica’s most favored tourist spots are also one of the most hazardous for guests.

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Dec 20, 2024 · insider tips for driving from Guanacaste to San José, Costa Rica. Learn from 12+ years of local experience about the best stops, hotel recommendations, and essential travel advice.

Dec 27, 2024 · The Costa Rican Ministry of Health announced that as of February 2025, it will require a yellow fever vaccination certificate from all travelers going to 44 countries.

Dec 13, 2024 · The U.S. Department of State recently updated its travel advisory for Costa Rica, urging travelers to exercise increased caution due to crime-related concerns.

Nov 20, 2024 · Costa Rica’s Daniel Oduber Quirós Airport in Guanacaste has resumed operations after a week-long closure for runway maintenance. Although the work was initially scheduled to conclude tomorrow, the General Directorate of Civil Aviation completed the tasks a …

Dec 18, 2024 · The Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport in Liberia, Guanacaste, closed yesterday at 6 p.m. due to a lack of air traffic controllers. The unexpected closure impacted passengers as flights to and from Costa Rica were canceled, causing significant disruptions.

On December 1, 1948, José Figueres Ferrer, President of the Founding Junta of the Second Republic, officially abolished the Costa Rican army by symbolically tearing down a wall of the Bellavista Barracks.

May 8, 2024 · The National Assembly of Nicaragua reformed the rules concerning an ambitious interoceanic canal project from 12 years ago and repealed another law that granted its construction and management to a Chinese businessman.