Finding Cheap Flights to Costa Rica

Finding inexpensive flights to Costa Rica can be simply depending on where you live and the flexibility of your schedule. Read more

Costa Rica Happiest Country!

In a new study Costa Rica was named the happiest country on the planet! For some perspective the United States ranked 114 and Britain 74. Find out where your country stands with this map. Download (pdf file) the full report. Read more

Swine Flu (H1N1) & Costa Rica

UPDATE: 7/14/2009
A little perspective for the concerned travelers about H1N1 (Swine Flue) in Costa Rica.

Costa Rica: 327 cases & 4 deaths
USA:  33,902 cases & 170 deaths
UK: 74,47 cases & 3 deaths
Mexico: 10,262 cases & 119 deaths

Data from the World health Organization H1N1 2009 (update 58 ) Read more

Manuel Antonio National Park regains Ecological Blue Flag Status

Manuel Antonio National Park regained the Ecological Blue Flag status reported by Environment, Energy and Telecommunications Ministry (MINAET). The prestigious status was previously revoked by Aya (Costa Rican Water and Sewer Institute) citing “future” risk due to sewage contamination from park bathrooms. Read more

6.1 Earthquake hits Costa Rica

The USGA is reporting a 6.1 Earthquake near San Jose, Costa Rica at 01:21PM (CST).

UPDATED: 1/9/09
-Government to declare national emergency as earthquake death toll climbs
-14 dead
-300 injured
-Unknown number missing
-Hundreds of people are still trapped
-Town of Cinchona: Reported that no houses standing
-U.S. helicopters are flying in today to help with transportation of injured and trapped

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$15 Tourist Tax Approved by Costa Rica Government

A.M. Costa Rica reports that the Costa Rica legislator passed a new $15 tax on every airline ticket from abroad. They will be eliminating a 3% tourism tax on hotels and other temporary housing. Read more

EcoTourism Adventure Park Inaugurated in Costa Rica

Veragua Rainforest Research and Adventure Park was recently inaugurated in Limon, Costa Rica. This ecotourism park is comprised of about 4,000 acres surrounded by rainforest. Attractions include frogs, butterflies, insects, snakes and 2,460 feet of zip line canopy tours. Read more

Development Example Set by Playas del Coco

Devon Magee, TicoTimes.net, recently reported on the hard-line example Playas del Coco is setting for other costal towns in Costa Rica. He reports that the local municipality started demolishing all illegal constructions within 50 meters from the water’s edge designated by ZMT laws. These areas are intended for public use and have been mostly ignored. Read more

Tourism Growth Slows in Costa Rica Due to Economy

Costa Rica has experienced a reduction in tourism growth in past couple months. InsideCostaRica.com reports this is due to increases in gas prices, U.S. economic problems and reduction in flights to Costa Rica.

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