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Costa Rica’s Poás Volcano Eruptions Escalate, Triggering Orange Alert

Eruptions at Poás Volcano in Costa Rica have intensified since early Monday, with the Volcanological and Seismological Observatory of Costa Rica (OVSICORI) reporting multiple significant events. At 12:54 a.m. on March 31, a plume of ash and gas soared 600 meters above the crater, marking a continuation of heightened volcanic activity. By 7:40 a.m., another […]
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ticotimes.net/2025/04/01/costa

The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate · Costa Rica’s Poás Volcano Eruptions Escalate, Triggering Orange AlertPoás Volcano in Costa Rica intensifies with eruptions up to 1,000 meters, prompting an orange alert and park closure. Ashfall threatens communities as experts warn of unstable conditions

Avianca Launches Daily San José-Miami Flights to Boost Costa Rica Travel

Avianca Airlines has rolled out two new routes to improve air travel options to and from Costa Rica, connecting the Central American nation with key destinations in the United States and the Caribbean. The airline today launched daily flights between San José and Miami, while also introducing three weekly flights between San José and San […]
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ticotimes.net/2025/03/31/avian

The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate · Avianca Launches Daily San José-Miami Flights to Boost Costa Rica TravelAvianca launches daily San José-Miami and thrice-weekly San Juan flights, boosting Costa Rica’s U.S. and Caribbean ties with 3,600+ seats weekly.

Costa Rica Hotel Cancellations Surge Following Miller Gardner’s Death

The tragic death of Miller Gardner at a local resort has led to an unprecedented surge in hotel cancellations throughout the Manuel Antonio region. Miller, the son of former New York Yankees player Brett Gardner, was found dead on Saturday after his family reported that they all became seriously ill on the evening of Thursday, […]
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ticotimes.net/2025/03/31/costa

The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate · Costa Rica Hotel Cancellations Surge Following Miller Gardner’s DeathThe tragic death of Miller Gardner is triggering a surge in hotel cancellations in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica, and potentially impacting the local tourism industry.

Costa Rica Retreat Under Scrutiny After Tragic Fatal Heart Attack

Costa Rican authorities completed their investigation into the death of U.S. tourist Lauren Levis, who died in a hotel in August 2024 while using iboga, a potent naturally occurring drug that can cause heart attacks. After almost eight months of investigations, on March 13, the Judicial Investigation Organization (OIJ) of Nicoya sent a report on […]
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ticotimes.net/2025/03/31/costa

The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate · Costa Rica Retreat Under Scrutiny After Tragic Fatal Heart AttackCosta Rican authorities have concluded an eight‐month investigation into U.S. tourist Lauren Levis’ death at an iboga retreat.

Costa Rica Seizes 1.2 Tons of Cocaine in a Pacific Ocean Drug Bust

Costa Rican police seized 1.2 metric tons of cocaine and arrested three Nicaraguan nationals during an operation in the Pacific Ocean, the Ministry of Public Security (MSP) reported. The interception occurred 64 kilometers off Cabo Matapalo in the southern Pacific, a region often used by drug traffickers moving narcotics northward. A Costa Rican Coast Guard […]
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ticotimes.net/2025/03/31/costa

The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate · Costa Rica Seizes 1.2 Tons of Cocaine in a Pacific Ocean Drug BustThe latest news and information from Costa Rica including breaking news, weather, travel, events, sports and more.

Former Panamanian President Evades Prison, Heads to Managua

Former Panamanian President Ricardo Martinelli will leave the Nicaraguan embassy on Monday, where he has been taking refuge to evade a prison sentence for money laundering, and will travel to Managua despite an Interpol arrest warrant, the Police reported this Sunday. “We received an order from Interpol (…) but this alert will not interrupt the […]
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ticotimes.net/2025/03/30/forme

The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate · Former Panamanian President Evades Prison, Heads to ManaguaFormer Panamanian President Ricardo Martinelli, convicted of money laundering, will leave the Nicaraguan embassy in Panama on Monday and travel to Managua under political asylum, defying an Interpol arrest warrant, police confirmed.