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The Tico Times, founded in 1956, is a source of independent news, unique and quality journalism in Costa Rica and Central America.
San José, Costa Rica
Joined January 2009
Costa Rica's 2025 tourism up only 1%, lagging Mexico (6%), Dominican Republic (5%), and others. Exchange rates, infrastructure, and insecurity hit hard. Full story: https://t.co/bzaqcc53Jj
#CostaRicaTourism #CANATUR
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CANATUR reports Costa Rica's tourism grew only 1% in 2025, trailing competitors like Mexico, Dominican Republic, and Guatemala.
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Activist Stella Chinchilla denies writing messages in alleged assassination plot against Costa Rica's President Chaves, says she's facing death threats. Details here: https://t.co/qt8yiLL5Ao
#CostaRica
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Costa Rican activist Stella Chinchilla denies authoring messages in an alleged plot to kill President Rodrigo Chaves
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Michael Jordan returns to Costa Rica for Quepos fishing tournament. NBA star is set for the Pelagic Rockstar Offshore Jan 15-18. His fourth trip in a year boosts local sportfishing. Full details: https://t.co/xaiNJ2SkBn
#MichaelJordan #CostaRicaFishing #Quepos #costarica
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NBA star Michael Jordan has returned to Costa Rica for the 10th Pelagic Rockstar Offshore Tournament in Quepos, his fourth visit in a year,
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Bukele launches CECOT-inspired prison in Costa Rica with Chaves, fueling election tensions over crime crackdown. Full details: https://t.co/eAoShb1e9Q . #CostaRica #Security #Elections
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El Salvador's President Bukele joins Costa Rica's President Chaves to launch the CACCO prison, inspired by CECOT, as crime surges
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Nicaragua ratifies dual nationality ban, a major setback for exiles who now risk losing citizenship. Ortega-Murillo regime tightens grip amid ongoing crackdowns. Details in our latest: https://t.co/7BC0TmdFHW
#Nicaragua #Exiles @TheTicoTimes
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Nicaragua's National Assembly ratifies a constitutional reform banning dual nationality, forcing exiles to lose citizenship if they gain another.
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Costa Rican officials uncover alleged assassination plot against President Chaves just weeks before February elections. Security ramps up amid political tensions. Full details: https://t.co/LhtfPcxFK3
#CostaRica
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Costa Rica’s government says it uncovered an alleged plot to assassinate President Rodrigo Chaves just weeks before the Feb. 1 election.
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Costa Rica passport holds 26th spot in 2026 Henley Index, visa-free to 148 spots—leading Central America amid growing global divide. Full details: https://t.co/HEfVwdFHSU
#CostaRica #PassportRanking #TravelFreedom @TheTicoTimes
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Costa Rica property owners: File and pay the 2026 Luxury Home Tax by Jan 15 on homes over ₡143M. Ministry of Finance warns of penalties for late submissions. Expats, check our article for details on rates and filing. https://t.co/7EsNCCiKJC
#CostaRicaTax #ExpatsCR
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Costa Rica's Ministry of Finance urges expats to file and pay the 2026 Luxury Home Tax by January 15 on properties over ₡143 million.
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Panama & US begin canal protection drills Monday: 50 Marines team with 61 local units for training thru Feb 26. Builds on 2025 exercises after Mulino ends US crisis. Focus: Boost readiness for canal security. https://t.co/lKJLWkjy64
#PanamaCanal #USPanamaRelations
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TSE reviews citizen appeal to block Bukele's entry into Costa Rica over election neutrality concerns. Visit tied to Alajuela prison project. Read more: https://t.co/aJgWwFLkH8
#CostaRica #Bukele #TSE
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Costa Rica's Supreme Electoral Tribunal reviews a citizen's request to ban Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele's visit.
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Presidential hopefuls sparred in Costa Rica's first TSE debate on security, economy, and more. Tensions rose over crime and migration policies ahead of Feb 1 vote. Full details: https://t.co/rXp6dTFeU1
#costaricaelections
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Costa Rica’s 2026 presidential candidates debated security, economy, and health in the first TSE forum, highlighting sharp policy differences.
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Stranded on a Costa Rican road? Odds are someone stops within minutes. Lindsay Losasso’s Costa Rica: The Land of Roadside Good Samaritans is a sharp, funny look at the unwritten rules of help on the highway. Read https://t.co/1b402MOLzE
#CostaRica
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Read about the Costa Rica Good Samaritan culture, where strangers help those in distress on the road with kindness and speed.
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Alert: Costa Rica's Route 32 faces full closures Jan 8-12 for wildlife crossing installs—up to 35 min stops starting 8:30am daily. Plan ahead. Details in our article: https://t.co/Cls6UWAEGs
#Ruta32 #CostaRica #TravelAlert
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Every six months in Costa Rica, his gut sends the same warning signs and he is back at the pharmacy for antiparasitic pills. Don Mateo shares a past emergency surgery in Pérez Zeledón that made me take washing produce seriously. https://t.co/xUpaYApizt
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Anonymous Polymarket bettor turns $32K into $436K profit on Maduro's capture by U.S. forces. Timed perfectly amid Venezuela crisis—insider info? Full article: https://t.co/i69aHmKvpT
#Crypto #Venezuela #Maduro
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Costa Rica's Nosara, stands out in Forbes' 2026 adventure travel list for surf at Playa Guiones, sustainable practices, and a quieter vibe. Check our latest report: https://t.co/2hAqsB7415
#CostaRica #AdventureTravel #Nosara
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REITs - $VNQ - increased +2.9% vs. -0.4% for the S&P 500 - $SPY. YTD, REITs have provided a total return of +4.6% vs. +1.4% for the S&P 500, while the 10-year yield increased 4 bps YTD to 4.23%. Best-performing sectors (last week): Cell Towers (+8.6%), Self-Storage (+6.0%),
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Gal Gadot rings in 2026 in Costa Rica again, her second December visit. Beach vibes, sunsets, and family time highlight her stay. Tourism officials note increased interest. Full details: https://t.co/YFgvmwqfOE
#GalGadot #CostaRica #NewYear
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Costa Rica's Route 27 goes reversible on Sundays in Jan to ease return traffic from beaches. One-way to San José 2-6pm, closures from 1pm, back to normal by 7pm. Airport/beach travelers: plan early, use alt routes westbound. https://t.co/KnKzf4odtw
#CostaRica
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U.S. bombs Caracas in early morning strikes; President Maduro captured and flown out, says Trump. Explosions hit military areas, sparking outrage in Venezuela. Full details in our report https://t.co/ModIljT9fi
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Jimmy Fallon vacations at luxury Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Papagayo, Costa Rica, spotlighting Guanacaste's luxury tourism. From ziplining to beach relaxation, his trip draws eyes to the peninsula's upscale resorts. https://t.co/51bq0puEU8
#CostaRica #JimmyFallon
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Late-night host Jimmy Fallon vacationed at a luxury resort in Costa Rica’s Papagayo Peninsula, highlighting Guanacaste’s premium tourism
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