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US Updates Travel Advisory for Costa Rica Due to Crime Concerns
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.
No Army in Costa Rica: How a 1948 Decision Changed Central …
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.
Heavy Rains in Costa Rica Cause Floods, Landslides, and Evacuations
Nov 7, 2024 · Costa Rica is grappling with severe weather conditions as heavy rains continue to batter various parts of the country, causing widespread flooding, river overflows, and dangerous landslides.
An Age Old Christmas Tradition: Making tamales in Costa Rica
Dec 23, 2024 · Doña Flor Arguedas has been making tamales since she was 22. That was the year she got married. Her new mother-in-law told her, “Get ready. We are making tamales for Christmas.” While this is a holiday tradition in most Costa Rican families, it so happened that Arguedas had never made a tamal ...
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Costa Rica’s Holiday Spirit in a Glass: The Story of Rompope
Dec 14, 2024 · As December’s cool breezes come to Costa Rica, our families gather to celebrate Christmas with cherished traditions and festive treats. Among the most beloved holiday drinks is rompope, a rich, creamy drink often described as Latin America’s answer to eggnog.While each country across Latin America has its own version, Costa Rica’s take on this traditional drink offers a unique blend of ...
Costa Rica’s Gordo Navideño Is A Christmas Tradition
Dec 15, 2024 · Learn about the rich history and cultural significance of the Gordo Navideño, Costa Rica's Big Christmas Lottery. Join the nation in the excitement and anticipation of this cherished tradition.
Costa Rica’s Liberia Airport Reopens Early After Runway Repairs
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 …
Costa Rica Travel Update: Red Alert on Pacific Coast as Flooding …
Nov 13, 2024 · The National Emergency Commission (CNE) in Costa Rica has issued a red alert for the Pacific coast as severe flooding and heavy rains continue.