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Costa Rican Court Orders Release of Migrants Deported Under Trump Deal
Tico Times
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June 25, 2025
A court on Tuesday ordered Costa Rican authorities to release foreign migrants who had been detained in a shelter after being deported under an agreement between the Trump administration and the government of Rodrigo Chaves, according to a ruling...
Now Open: Lamangata Luxury Surf Resort, a Sustainable Costa Rican Retreat
Hospitality Net
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June 27, 2025
Lamanagta Luxury Surf Resort (Lamangata), is now open and accepting bookings following its grand debut earlier this year. Nestled 1,200 feet above sea level where the rainforest canopy meets the clouds, this intimate, all-inclusive retreat...
Climate Change in Costa Rica Devastates Coffee Farms in Los Santos
Tico Times
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June 27, 2025
In Costa Rica’s Los Santos region, famous for producing nearly half the country’s coffee, farmers are reeling from heavy losses driven by wild weather. Climate change is hitting hard, with an estimated ₡11.5 billion ($22.1 million) in crop losses...
Ohio hotel named to Men’s Health Travel Award 2025 best hotels
Cleveland.com - Ohio
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June 30, 2025
COLUMBUS – If you’re looking for a great place to stay in Ohio, look to Columbus for one of the best hotels in the U.S., according to Men’s Health. The Hilton Columbus Downtown in Columbus, Ohio, is one of 40 hotels named to the 2025 Men’s Health...
Lamangata Opens as Costa Rica’s Newest High-End Surf and Wellness Retreat
Travel Market Report - New York
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Costa Rica’s Osa Peninsula has a new draw for high-end travelers: Lamangata Luxury Surf Resort, an all-inclusive property that combines expert surf instruction, tailored wellness programming, and chef-driven cuisine in a secluded rainforest...
Newest Covid variant causing ‘razor blade throat’ is already circulating in Costa Rica
Q Costa Rica
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June 26, 2025
Q COSTARICA — The new COVID-19 variant, commonly referred to as “razor blade throat,” a sublineage of the omicron variant, Nimbus (NB.1.8.1), classified as VUM (variant under monitoring) by the World Health Organization (WHO), is circulating in...
Costa Rican Health Officials Sound Alarm Over Teen Vaping Epidemic
Tico Times
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June 23, 2025
Vaping has become increasingly popular, especially among teenagers and young adults. However, the health consequences associated with its use are raising alarm among Costa Rican medical authorities. According to the Costa Rican Social Security...
Costa Rica Rolls Out Medical Cannabis Sales with Strict Rules
Tico Times
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June 19, 2025
After years of waiting, medical cannabis is now available in Costa Rica. However, access remains tightly regulated. Its sale is restricted exclusively to pharmacies, and a doctor’s prescription is required, according to the newly enacted...
Pasadena author draws on Afro-Costa Rican roots to bring rare children’s story to life: Book Corner
Wave Newspapers - California
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June 25, 2025
In her second adventure, 8-year-old Yoli explores Puerto Limón, Costa Rica, where a lively celebration of Afro-Caribbean culture deepens her understanding of heritage and community. That’s the basis for “La Tica Morenita: Traditional Dishes and...
Why Costa Rica Feels Like a Safe Haven for This Longtime Expat
Tico Times
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June 25, 2025
If someone asked me to sum up why I live in Costa Rica in 5 words or less, my answer could well be: “It is my safe space.” All the world’s human-made problems– war, disease, famine, fanaticism, intolerance– seem far away when I am back in...
The Retreat Costa Rica Completes $4 Million Expansion
Hospitality Net
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June 25, 2025
Facilities include New Luxury Lofts, Open-Air Restaurants and Clubhouse. Elevating the standard for destination wellness, The Retreat Costa Rica, an immersive wellness resort and spa in the heart of Costa Rica's stunning rainforest, has unveiled...
Porter Airlines Welcomes the Sun With Service to Mexico, the Caribbean and Costa Rica
Voice of Alexandria - Minnesota
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TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun 25, 2025-- Porter Airlines is announcing its first flights to sun destinations in Mexico, the Caribbean and Costa Rica this winter. Travellers can choose from five destinations and 13 routes originating from Toronto...
Porter launches first flights to Mexico, Caribbean & Costa Rica
Travel Press
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June 25, 2025
Porter Airlines is announcing its first flights to sun destinations in Mexico, the Caribbean and Costa Rica this winter. Travellers can choose from five destinations and 13 routes originating from Toronto Pearson International Airport, Ottawa...
Medical Cannabis is Now Available in Costa Rica, But Only With a Prescription
Costa Rica News
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June 23, 2025
After many years of discussions and waiting, medical cannabis is finally available for people with conditions such as cancer, fibromyalgia, and epilepsy to treat their illnesses. However, access to these products in Costa Rica will be stricter...
Justice orders release of migrants deported to Costa Rica by Trump
The Victoria Advocate - Texas
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A court on Tuesday ordered Costa Rican authorities to release foreign migrants locked up in a shelter after being deported by the United States, according to a resolution issued on the eve of a visit by the US secretary of homeland security. Some...
Gloria Calderón: A Life Behind The Lens, Capturing The Essence Of Costa Rica
Costa Rica News
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June 24, 2025
In the heart of Costa Rica, we find Gloria Calderón Bejarano, a talented photojournalist who has dedicated her life to capturing the beauty and reality of her country through her lens. She has traveled a path full of learning and experiences that...
Why Costa Rica Would Be the Safest Place in the World to Be if World War III Started?
Costa Rica News
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June 24, 2025
In an increasingly unstable world, the threat of a global conflict—World War III—looms as a terrifying possibility. Nations with strong military alliances, nuclear capabilities, and strategic importance would likely become primary targets....
How moving from the US to Costa Rica’s ‘blue zone’ transformed this family’s life forever
KVIA - Texas
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June 24, 2025
CNN By Tamara Hardingham-Gill, CNN (CNN) — When Kema Ward-Hopper and her then-fiance Nicholas Hopper, both from the US, decided to get married in Costa Rica, they had no idea that they’d end up relocating there a few years later. But a series of...
One Foot Off Center panel discusses the NDP government and healthcare (Kelowna)
Castanet Kamloops
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June 29, 2025
Rob Gibson On this edition of One Foot Off Center the panel discusses the performance of the BC NDP party and the recent challenges with Interior Health, in particular, the closure of Kelowna General Hospital's pediatric department. The CEO of...
Today in the news: Loses baby after visiting 5 hospitals; 1.4 million without classes
Portugal Pulse
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June 29, 2025
Image Credit: Notícias ao MinutoGood morning! Here are the main topics featured in the national press this Sunday, June 29. Starting with Jornal de Notícias, it reports that “Almost 1.4 million students missed classes due to the lack of teachers.”...