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Costa Rica Flights International Airport in Guanacaste Costa Rica Back in Action

The Daniel Oduber International Airport in Liberia, Guanacaste received two new routes operated by United Airlines proceeding from the cities of San Francisco and Los Angeles, California, USA; it also received four flights from routes previously suspended due to the pandemic. The inaugural flight arriving from Los Angeles arrived at Liberia on Friday at 15:37 hours, while the flight from San Fr...

PriceSmart Costa Rica New PriceSmart to Open Doors in Liberia, Guanacaste

PriceSmart announced that it plans to move forward with opening what will be its 46th warehouse club on June 17, 2020 in Liberia, Costa Rica. Sherry S. Bahrambeygui, Chief Executive Officer, commented, "In March 2020, when we first began to appreciate the uncertainties created by the COVID-19 pandemic, we temporarily suspended significant capital expenditures, including additional club developm...

Tourists Arrested at Costa Rican Airport With 1,087 Marijuana Chocolate Bars

Officers of the Costa Rican Drug Control Police (PCD) of the Ministry of Public Security captured two men with 1,087 bars and 9 pieces of chocolate containing marijuana as they were trying to leave the country through the Daniel Oduber International Airport in Liberia, Guanacaste. The confiscated bars weighed a total 83 kilograms and 652 grams. The men arrested are a Canadian with the last name...

Costa RIca Liberia Airport Liberia Airport in Costa Rica Wins Award for Attention to Travelers

The Daniel Oduber Airport in Liberia, Guanacaste is the best terminal in Latin America and the Caribbean in quality of services to travelers according to the Airport Service Quality Awards. The annual Airport Service Quality Awards recognize and reward the best airports in the world according to an ASQ Departure Survey and the ASQ Arrivals Survey. “These awards represent the highest possible ac...

PriceSmart Costa Rica PriceSmart Will Open New Location in Liberia, Guanacaste

PriceSmart has announced its plans to expand its operation in Costa Rica by adding a new warehouse club in Liberia, Guanacaste. The shopping club has acquired a 227,000 square feet of land in Liberia, where it plans to build a small-club format that would open doors in the summer of 2020. This would be PriceSmart's 46th warehouse club in the world and the eight in Costa Rica. The Company ...

Costa Rica NY flights JetBlue Liberia Guanacaste is Officially the First City in Latin America to have Jet Blue MINT Service Experience

This Saturday, December 16, the first JetBlue Mint flight arrived at the Daniel Oduber Airport in Liberia, Guanacase, from New York; even though this connection already existed, the modality of the new flights (Mint) is one of the novelties in arrivals to Liberia since its one of the most exclusive international services. Liberia became, the first city in Latin America to offer Mint, JetBlue is...

Costa Rica Dubai Flights JetBlue Airlines Will Operate its A321 “Mint” Aircraft With Lie-Flat Seats Between NY and Liberia, Costa Rica

JetBlue Airways will be operating its Mint ‘premium travel’ service with a seasonal route from New York (John F. Kennedy Airport) to Liberia, Guanacaste, Costa Rica (Daniel Oduber International Airport) starting December 15, 2018. JetBlue Mint offers “fully lie-flat seats (16 in business class), artisanal dining options, the most free inflight entertainment, revitalizing amenities and more”, in...

Liberia Airport Costa Rica Expansion $10.3 Million Dollar Expansion of Liberia Airport in Costa Rica Finally Concluded

The expansion work at the Daniel Oduber International Airport in Liberia, Guanacaste began early last year and were supposed to be conclude before the end of the year, however, after several delays the additional 4,118 square meters (44,326 square feet) in boarding gates and 417 square meters (4,488.55 square feet)of the main lobby as well as new infrastructure for counters, stores and additional ...

Costa Rica Liberia Guanacaste The Coca-Cola Company Begins Construction of One of its Largest Plants in Guanacaste, Costa Rica

After 50 years of having settled in Costa Rica, the Coca-Cola Company celebrated, with a ground-breaking ceremony, the beginning of the construction of a new and modern plant in Liberia, Guanacaste. The new operation represents an initial investment of US $50 million. The concentrate of Coca-Cola and 89 drinks that are exported to Central America, the Caribbean, Chile, Mexico, Brazil and Argent...

MExico City Liberia Guanacaste Flights Aeromexico Announces New Route Mexico City-Liberia, Guanacaste

Aeromexico airlines announced today in a press conference where President of Costa Rica, Carlos Alvarado was present, a new route they will begin operating November 10, connecting Mexico City with Liberia, Guanacaste. With a frequency of two flights a week, the route will aim to offer a new alternative to the more than 100 thousand Mexicans that travel to Costa Rica a year. The Costa Rica To...

Costa RIca Liberia Airport Costa Rica’s Liberia Airport Makes Improvements in Infrastructure

The Daniel Oduber International Airport inaugurated today the extended Passenger Terminal and presented the new measures taken by the airport to respond to the increase in the arrival of tourists to the province of Guanacaste. President Luis Guillermo Solis and the First Lady Mercedes Peña were present during the activity organized by the General Directorate of Civil Aviation. The extension...

Costa Rica Liberia Guanacaste The City of Liberia in Guanacaste Continues to Attract Investment

Coca Cola Company acquired 30 hectares of land in the industrial park Solarium close to the Daniel Oduber Airport with the purpose of installing their raw materials supply for their production. The Coca Cola Company already produces its raw materials in the country. The exports for the syrups and concentrates for the preparation of soda beverages continue in a constant growth. In 2012 export sa...

Canada Costa Rica Flight deals Escape the Canadian Winter, Cheap Flights to Costa Rica for $397 Roundtrip

If you have been dreaming of escaping the winter in Canada and head to the wonderful summertime in Costa Rica, this is your opportunity, Air Canada Rouge, the low-cost airline of Air Canada just brought ticket prices down to $397.00 CAD ($319.60 USD) roundtrip from Toronto to Liberia. This is an amazing deal considering that right now it’s the high season in Costa Rica, and non-stop tickets usu...

Costa Rica Airport Migratory System Failure at the International Airports in Costa Rica Caused Chaos

The new digital system used in migration at the international airports in Costa Rica went down today causing long lines in both the Juan Santamaria Airport in Alajuela and the Daniel Oduber in Gunacaste. System failures are also reported in the national airports of Peñas Blancas, Tobias Bolaños in Pavas and Paso Canoas. The process to go through migration right now is being done manually which ...

Discovery Costa Rica Discovery Costa Rica Project Faces First Setback

Almost four months ago Costa Rica received the announcement of the construction in Costa Rica of the theme park Discovery Costa Rica. The construction is supposed to begin early 2018 and in theory environmental requirements and permits are already in order; yet, it seems that the project has hit its first bump in the road as the project is still in a process of “discussion and clarification of ...

Liberia Airport Costa Rica Coriport, Concessionaire of the Liberia Airport Offers to Take Total Control of Airport

Coriport the current concessionaire of the Daniel Oduber Airport in Liberia is looking to take complete control of the airport and is offering to cover the repair and work that the airstrip requires. Coriport’s has the concession contract since 2010 and is looking to convince the Technical Council of Civil Aviation (CETAC) to approve the extension of the contract. Under the current contract the...

First Cochlear Implants at Liberia, Costa Rica Public Hospital Are Success

Two children received cochlear implants earlier this month in successful operations at the Liberia, Costa Rica public hospital, reported the Costa Rica Social Security Agency (CCSS), the entity charged with running Costa Rica's public medical facilities. Early auditory screenings are being implemented nationwide to detect hearing problems early on, as such corrections are more successful when m...

Hydrogen Bus Costa Rica Hydrogen Fueled bus Almost a Reality in Costa Rica

Former NASA astronaut Franklin Chang Díaz, current director of Ad Astra Rocket Company, expected to have the country’s first hydrogen-fueled bus running in May, there was a slight delay, but the prototype should be ready to go in June. According to the Costa Rican physicist and mechanical engineer, the importance of this achievement is that it opens the door to a new transportation system, a cl...

Costa Rica Liberia Airport Details on the Expansion of the Liberia Airport, Guanacaste, Costa Rica

The expansion of the Daniel Oduber International Airport in Liberia, Guanacaste had been announced by the Costa Rica Tourism Institute since late 2016. The expansion involves 4,118 square meters (44,326 square feet) 17%, and is expected to be concluded in November this year. The work being done should increase the capacity of the Liberia Airport enabling the attention of at least 300 thousand m...

Discovery Costa Rica Minister of Environment Refers to Discovery Costa Rica Project

Costa Rica’s Minister of Environment, Edgar Gutiérrez Espeleta referred to the Discovery Costa Rica project to be developed in Liberia, Guanacaste in a press release: “The environmental element is a fundamental part of these types of projects. Our country has proudly opted for some time now for a model of development in harmony with the environment, and thanks to this, our biggest wealth is pre...

Discovery Costa Rica Discovery Costa Rica Project Already has Environmental Permits and its own Water Supply

$400 million will be the initial investment that Sun Latin America will make for the construction of Discovery Costa Rica, a theme park that will be developed in Liberia, Guanacaste. The construction is scheduled to begin in 2018 and during this stage it could generate close to 2000 jobs, the park is expected to begin operations in 2020. The President of Costa Rica Luis Guillermo Solís along wi...

Discovery Channel will Open Ecological Park in Liberia, Costa Rica in 2020

“Discovery Costa Rica”, a $1 billion eco-tourism park will open in late 2020 near Liberia, Guanacaste, the cost of the project will be covered by Sun Latin America, and Discovery Communications Inc. will license its name to it in an effort to capitalize on followers from its Latin American channels which include Discovery Channel and Animal Planet. The park will include Discovery-branded hotels...

Walmart Costa Rica Walmart will open new store in Liberia, Guanacaste

Walmart has confirmed the construction of new Walmart store, this time locate in the city of Liberia in the province of Guanacaste, Costa Rica, nearby the EL Sitio Hotel, an area of high transit. With this new location, the first one constructed outside the metropolitan area, the company will have a total of 10 establishments of this brand in the country. Julio Viales, mayor of Liberia, con...

Expat Drowns, Another Hurt in Waterfall Near Liberia, Costa Rica

By Wendy Anders A 53-year-old German man, preliminarily identified with the last name of Schiloknecot, died yesterday in an accident at the El Tobogán waterfalls 30 kilometers from the northern Costa Rica city of Liberia, in the province of Guanacaste, reported the Spanish daily El Diario Extra. Apparently he and some other foreigner visitors went hiking in the forest near their hotel, which...

National Park Guards Have Requests Met by President

By Wendy Anders Yesterday, on National Parks Day, President Luis Guillermo Solís met with park guards on a visit to Tenorio Volcano National Park in the northern Guanacaste mountain range. Tenorio National Park is where Costa Rica's enchanting Río Celeste, or Blue River, is located. Park rangers had been threatening to close one or more national parks if their repeated requests for increa...

Migrants Bound for the U.S. Continue Arriving in Costa Rica

IOM Costa Rica Chief of Mission Roeland de Wilde explains the options to stranded migrants. Photo: IOM / Jorge Gallo Between April 21 and August 3, Costa Rica registered the arrival of over 5,600 irregular migrants. The number has continued to rise over the past week and at least 2,500 migrants remain in the small Central American country, overwhelming the government's limited response capacit...

Costa Rica Tourism Takes a Hit from Brexit

(Illustrative image. Courtesy Thomson Airways) Over the last few months, the tourism industry of Costa Rica has enjoyed an increase of British and European visitors thanks to the inauguration of two flights from London, but officials fear that this joy will be diminished by Brexit. The people of the United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union, which means that European tourists can no ...

Costa Rica Tourism Sector Arrivals to Costa Rica’s Daniel Oduber International Airport in Liberia up 30.5 pct year-on-year

(Archive / Delta Airlines) Some 534,000 foreign visitors arrived at Costa Rica’s Daniel Oduber International Airport (LIR) in Liberia during the first four months of this year, an increase of 30.5 percent compared to the same period last year, according to information released by Coriport, the company which manages the airport. The significant increase represents the fastest growth in arriv...

Nicaragua Tourism Crisis Costa Rica Volcano Forced Delta Flight to Land in Nicaragua

Passengers of Delta flight 325, which departed from Atlanta, were eager to land at the Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) yesterday; alas, the most active volcano in Costa Rica forced the aircraftto land in Nicaragua instead. The ash column rising out of the Turrialba volcano, located in the Cartago province, has reached heights of 3,000 meters as the colossus releases geological energ...

New Trail Running Event in Liberia, Costa Rica

Race map Costa Rica Race, a renowned trail running event organizer, has added a new, scenic challenge for lovers of cross-country outdoor adventures. The Epic Trail Race is an appropriately named course that features spectacular trails in Guanacaste, and it offers running challenges for various levels. The Epic Trail Race connects the city of Liberia with the Rincon de la Vieja (Old Woman's...

Southwest Celebrates Debut of Daily LAX – Costa Rica Flight

Source: SWAmedia.com DALLAS, April 12, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV),California's largest carrier* is embarking on a new chapter in a faithful partnership with Southern California travelers that began with a single arrival nearly 35 years ago and now, takes flight beyond the continental U.S. Today, the departure of Southwest® Flight 6920 to Daniel Oduber Quiros Intern...

Aerospace Firm in Costa Rica Goes 100% Solar

Source: Ad Astra Rocket Co. – Ad Astra Rocket Company, Costa Rica's most renowned aerospace firm, is currently generating 100% of its operating power requirement with renewable solar energy. The milestone was achieved in mid-March as the company’s new 76.86 kW solar array was formally connected to the facility and certified by representatives from Costa Rica’s electric power utility (ICE)....

Chaos erupts on flight from London to Costa Rica

(Illustrative image. Courtesy Thomson Airways) What fellow passengers described as utter “chaos” ensued aboard a Thomson Airways flight shortly before takeoff on its way to Costa Rica on Monday, the Daily Star reported Tuesday. Some 25 drunk and disorderly passengers had to be removed from the aircraft by police officers after the pilot of the aircraft refused takeoff due to the chaos takin...

Renewable Energy Fund Based in Costa Rica Expands to Jamaica

Solar Energy Park in Guanacaste, Costa Rica Palm Beach, FL, February 25, 2016 --(PR.com)-- Sun Fund Americas, SRL, a renewable energy development company headquartered in Liberia, Guanacaste, Costa Rica, and concentrating on the Caribbean and Central American markets has signed a 20mw Solar Power Purchase Agreement in the island nation of Jamaica. The project represents an investment of $50 mi...

Rental Car Agency in Costa Rica Expands Fleet

Korando 4WD. Wikimedia Commons Rio Segundo, Alajuela, February 12, 2016 (Newswire.com) - Solid Car Rental is pleased to announce expansion of  their fleet in order to provide their customers with the vehicle they need while traveling in Costa Rica. This fleet now consists of 2015 and 2016 vehicles that will provide patrons with the newest vehicles available on the market. Solid Car Rental h...

Costa Rica Dallas FLights Sun Country Airlines Offers Cheap Flights to Costa Rica

Wikimedia Commons Sun Country Airlines Press Release - Trade white snow for white sand! Save on fights and vacation packages to Mexico, Costa Rica and the Caribbean. The white-sand beaches of Mexico, Costa Rica, and the Caribbean are within reach with these great deals on flight and vacation packages to some of our favorite warm weather destinations. To take advantage of all these great ...

Southwest Publishes New, $149 LAX – Costa Rica Flight Schedule

Source: SWAmedia.com DALLAS, Jan. 12, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today published its initial flight schedule for international service at Terminal 2, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) with daily service beginning Tuesday, April 12, 2016, from LAX to Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport (LIR) in Liberia/Guanacaste, Costa Rica, subject to foreign governme...

Costa Rica Renewable Energy Costa Rica Will Get Four New Wind Farms

Gamesa will bring wind energy production to Guanacaste Gamesa Press Release - Gamesa and Iberdrola Ingeniería have signed EPC contracts with subsidiaries of Globeleq Mesoamerica Energy (GME) to build 80 MW in Costa Rica. The two companies will handle all the construction and commissioning phases required for this project, named Alisios, which comprises four 20-MW wind farms: Vientos de la P...

Confirmed: Southwest Will Fly to Liberia in Costa Rica in 2016

Source: SWAmedia.com DALLAS, Dec. 9, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today announced plans to complement its growing portfolio of international routes by offering nonstop service between Los Angeles International Airport and Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport in Liberia/Guanacaste, Costa Rica beginning in April 2016. Southwest® expects to operate the service dai...

Stranded Cuban Migrants Sheltered in Liberia, Costa Rica

San Jose, Nov 19 (EFE; additional reporting by The Costa Rica Star).- The Costa Rican government reported Thursday that foreign ministers from a dozen countries in the region will meet next week in El Salvador to find a solution to the emigration of thousands of Cubans trying to reach the United States, about 2,400 of whom are stranded in Costa Rica. "It was agreed that the convening on Monday,...