• No More Stamps on Passports for Costa Ricans or Residents Starting Today0

    The Immigration Department (DGME) reported that as of January 16, 2023, Costa Ricans and residents will no longer receive stamps on their passports after passing through air and sea immigration controls. With the aim of automating the technological systems that collect the vital information from citizens and residents at their borders, Costa Rican authorities are

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  • What Can I Bring To Costa Rica?0

    If you are flying to Costa Rica, you should check with three different authorities (Airline, TSA and Customs) to determine what you are allowed to bring to the country. We understand this can be confusing when those authorities sometimes contradict each other, that’s why this article is a must. Airline restrictions on baggage can be

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  • Costa Rica as a Destination for Recreational use of Cannabis0

    Costa Rica is attempting to approve the legalization of the production (farming), commercialization and consumption of cannabis. The government has put a bill in congress which did not pass. But it is noticeable how the government is pushing for the change of regulations for several years. The proposal inclues the responsibility for the Costa Rican

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  • Does Costa Rica have a Holiday Baggage Embargo?0

    If you post this question to expats on FB, you will get many conflicting answers. This can be very frustrating. Who is right and who is wrong? Don’t despair! There is a simple answer to cut through the confusion. The multiple answers vary by airline and travel dates. This is because Costa Rica does not

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  • 10 hidden gems in Costa Rica0

    If you are looking for lesser known places in Costa Rica to explore in the upcoming months, we want to introduce to  you some hidden treasures around the Central Valley and our two coasts. Let the adventures, begin! Montezuma This town located on the southeastern cusp of the Nicoya Peninsula, was a fishing village and

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  • Canada Lifts Pre-Arrival Covid-19 Testing for Fully Vaccinated Travelers0

    Starting April, the country will still carry out random Covid-19 tests but travelers won’t need to quarantine while awaiting for results

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