If you’re a regular reader of this blog, you now by now just how expensive cars can be in Costa Rica. Buying a used car in Costa Rica can cost over $6,000 more than the same used car in the United States. Plus, maintenance and taxes on used cars in Costa Rica is expensive. In Costa Rica, you can travel further without a car. You can rent a car in Costa Rica for around $30/day. For that price, you’ll…
After a brief closure last night, Liberia Airport (LIR) is open and operating for all incoming and outgoing flights. All arrivals and departures are on time and scheduled: For up to date flight information on Liberia flights check this link. Las night, several flights were cancelled from Houston and Los Angeles due to Hurricane Otto. Damage to Tamarindo was minimal. Just a few downed trees you can see from the photos below.
If hurricane Otto wasn’t enough for you, a 7.0 magnitude earthquake hit off the coast of Nicaragua today prompting tsunami warnings up and down the Central America pacific coastline. Here’s the warning from the U.S. Government: 700 WEPA40 PHEB 242022 TSUPAC TSUNAMI MESSAGE NUMBER 3 NWS PACIFIC TSUNAMI WARNING CENTER EWA BEACH HI 2017 UTC THU NOV 24 2016 …PTWC FINAL TSUNAMI THREAT MESSAGE… **** NOTICE **** NOTICE **** NOTICE **** NOTICE **** NOTICE ***** THIS MESSAGE IS ISSUED FOR…
It’s a good thing the Niña, the Pinta, and the Santa Maria are safely docked back in Spain. Forecasters at the National Oceania and Atmospheric Administration are predicting a hurricane to make landfall on Costa Rica’s Caribbean coast this Thursday, November 24. Here’s the full forecast from NOAA: TROPICAL DEPRESSION SIXTEEN DISCUSSION NUMBER 2 NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL AL162016 1000 AM EST MON NOV 21 2016 The cloud pattern of the tropical cyclone is gradually becoming better organized,…
It’s tough to beat a good Trits on a hot day in Costa Rica, but Clos boxed wine might have it beat. Many girls come to Costa Rica and find love, for everybody else, there’s Clos. Without further ado, the 9 reasons why Clos is better than a boyfriend. 1. Clos does not judge you via GIPHY Clos is always at your side saying, “Have one more glass! You deserve it.” 2. You can have more than one Clos White…
Good news for Ticos and ex-pats looking to buy furniture and homeware. Crate & Barrel just announced a $4 million expansion into Costa Rica. The store will be open sometime in the beginning of 2017 Mónica Fonseca, manager of the company in the country, said that the installation of the franchise in Central America will begin with the first store in Costa Rica. The store will be 2,200 square meters and will be located in the Avenida Escazú shopping center…
Mexico used to be THE place to travel to and enjoy the beach with a cold beer in your hand. Not anymore. via GIPHY Costa Rica is taking over as the #1 destination spot for Canadians and Americans and here are the 5 reasons why. 1. More likely to get shot in Mexico via GIPHY Nothing ruins a vacation quicker than a bullet to the back. Costa Rica is one of the safest countries in the Western Hemisphere. 2. You…
When you tell somebody you’re going to Vegas for the weekend, nobody bats an eye. Tell that same person you’re going to Costa Rica for the weekend, and they will absolutely lose it. For a lot of people living in the states, flights to Costa Rica can be cheaper and sometimes shorter than going to Vegas for the weekend. If you’re looking to explore the beaches of Costa Rica, you’re best bet is to fly into Liberia Airport. Here’s a…
Not even 4 days after the historical election and Costa Rica is already seeing a number of political refugees from the United States coming to Costa Rica. The majority of the political refugees we’ve seen coming into Costa Rica have been arriving from more left leaning states like California. Costa Rica is high on the list of countries for American citizens to immigrate to considering that Canada’s immigration policies are rather strict. This is from the Canadian government immigration website:…
There are several reports coming out that due to road construction there are traffic delays to/from Liberia Airport. Several people are reporting delays of up to 2 hours. Here’s the effected area: According to some people, there are shortcuts you can take to avoid this section of road. Your best bet is to download the Waze app to your smartphone, and plan plenty of time if you’re going to the airport. We’re told that construction is planning on being shifted to…