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El Salvador with the cheapest gasoline in Central America in March 2026
2+ day, 12+ hour ago (378+ words) El Salvador has the lowest price for premium gasoline in the region, while Guatemala and Costa Rica exceed US$5 per gallon Q COSTARICA " The price of a gallon of premium gasoline in Central America shows significant differences in March 2026, highlighting…...
Costa Rica and Panama “could” have a train connecting both countries
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (237+ words) Agreement comes as the country seeks to revive its electric train project Q COSTARICA " Costa Rica and Panama took another step toward transportation integration by signing a memorandum of understanding to cooperate on the development of their railway projects. The…...
Salvadoran migrants help address the shortage of bus drivers in Costa Rica
1+ week, 14+ hour ago (548+ words) Q COSTARICA " Irving Ayala left El Salvador with the goal of learning a new culture and gaining experience as a bus driver in Costa Rica, as part of a bilateral cooperation project that helps address the shortage of personnel for…...
Middle East Tensions: How Could This Affect Tourism in Costa Rica?
4+ week, 12+ hour ago (511+ words) Tourism Minister William Rodr'guez explains the potential effects on the national tourism industry Q COSTARICA " Transportation, including air travel for tourists, is also being impacted by the armed conflict in the Middle East, in which the United States, Israel, and…...
How is AI changing electric cars?
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (430+ words) HQ - A group of four TEC - Costa Rica Institute of Technology - students created an autonomous vehicle to transport people, parcels, or other things, with which they won the Purdy Mobility Challenge for innovation and entrepreneurship in mobility. Tech to Go…...
Nicaragua doesn’t want anyone there, eliminates visa-free access for citizens of 128 countries
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (268+ words) Nicaragua eliminates visa-free travel for 128 nationalities: Venezuela, China, Cuba, and dozens of African and Asian countries Q24N " The regime of Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo announced a new immigration policy on Friday, February 13, that eliminates visa-free access for citizens of 128 countries,…...
Barranca-Limonal expansion will be completed by the end of 2027
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (369+ words) oN Wednesday, President Rodrigo Chaves restarted construction after three years of stagnation Q COSTARICA " After three loooong years of inactivity and unimaginable disruption to commerce, tourism, and the residents of the area, the expansion of the 49-kilometer Barranca-Limonal section finally…...
US issues air travel alert for Central America
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (297+ words) Q COSTARICA " What's happening in the skies? The United States issued an air safety alert on Friday, January 16, for flights crossing specific regions of Central America and parts of South America, raising concerns for airlines and travelers alike. The air…...
Porter Airlines will maintain year-round flights from Toronto to Guanacaste
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (205+ words) Q COSTARICA " Guanacaste Airport (LIR) announced that Porter Airlines will operate year-round flights from Toronto to Liberia, following positive results since December. The Toronto'Guanacaste (YYZ'LIR) route, inaugurated on December 4, 2025, was initially planned as a seasonal service for the peak season....
Hollywoodâs Vacation Hotspot: Nathan Fillion, Jimmy Fallon and Hugh Jackman in Costa Rica
3+ mon, 15+ hour ago (451+ words) Q COSTARICA " Costa Rica has quietly become the go-to getaway for Hollywood's biggest names looking to escape the spotlight without losing the luxury. In recent months, an impressive roster of A-listers has been spotted soaking up the sun, riding waves,…...