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Guanacaste Airport celebrated a major milestone today with the arrival of the inaugural Delta Airlines flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Liberia, Costa Ric. The packed Boeing 737-900 touched down at 6:20 AM, carrying 178 eager passengers ready to start their Costa Rican vacations. This new nonstop route provides […]

Rompope is a sweet and creamy alcoholic beverage that is popular in Costa Rica and other parts of Central America. It is often served during the holidays, but it can be enjoyed year-round. Rompope is made with a variety of ingredients, including eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon. It is […]

Hotel owners across Costa Rica have a positive outlook for the coming months, expecting over 80% average nationwide occupancy for the end of 2023, according to data from the Costa Rican Chamber of Hotels (CCH). The comprehensive industry survey revealed ambitious projections, with mountain retreats leading at 87% occupancy, beachfront […]

According to local media reports by CRHoy, British royals Prince Harry and Meghan Markle secretly visited Costa Rica last week, continuing the country’s reputation as a top destination for celebrity getaways. According to immigration authorities, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex entered Costa Rica on December 14th and departed earlier […]

The elected president of Guatemala, Bernardo Arévalo, said that he is convinced he will take power on January 14 and will govern without fear, having “blocked” the “coup d’état” that he claims was orchestrated by the “corrupt” Guatemalan political elite. The Public Prosecutor’s Office, led by the Attorney General Consuelo […]

The National Chamber of Tourism (CANATUR) has issued an urgent appeal for government intervention to address destabilizing exchange rate fluctuations that threaten the viability of tourism businesses across Costa Rica. Citing the rapid 20% appreciation of the Costa Rican colón against the US dollar over recent weeks, CANATUR president Rubén […]

The Nicaraguan police informed on Monday that they detained 11 Nicaraguans and are investigating three Americans for alleged money laundering through a religious organization to acquire assets in the Central American country. The accused used “the facade” of the American Christian organizations “Puerta de la Montaña,” based in Nicaragua, and […]

The Judicial Investigation Organism (OIJ) conducted a total of 40 raids since the early hours of Monday to apprehend 29 individuals associated with the notorious criminal syndicate led by Alejandro Arias Monge, also known as Diablo. Diablo is recognized as one of Costa Rica’s most sought-after drug traffickers. The official […]

Tied with ropes, a veteran firefighter dressed as Santa Claus rappelled down a 75-meter high bridge in Guatemala’s capital on Sunday to deliver toys to children from poor communities, a Christmas tradition started 26 years ago. “For a child a toy is a blessing,” 77-year old Héctor Chacón, the senior […]

Saprissa was crowned champion of Costa Rican soccer after defeating Herediano in the final, while in Guatemala, Guastatoya and Comunicaciones tied in the first leg, and Motagua and Olimpia tied in Honduras. A goal by Michaell Chirinos in stoppage time (90+2) gave Saprissa a 1-0 victory over Herediano in the […]