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‘BIP’ 2 Cast Members Hooked Up After Exits?
TV Shows Ace
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July 16, 2025
Bachelor Nation viewers love to see every moment of the love stories on the show. But sometimes, romance blooms once the cameras go down. That’s what some fans think happened for two eliminated BIP cast members. Stay on this page to see the...
President Kennedy’s Costa Rica visit in 1963
Q Costa Rica
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July 7, 2025
In March 1963, United States President John F. Kennedy visited San José as part of the Alliance for Progress. He was greeted by euphoric crowds in the streets of Costa Rica’s capital city, waved from an open-top car, and met with Latin American...
The Dominican Republic and the New Caribbean Geopolitical Order
Global Americans
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July 16, 2025
“As the Summit of the Americas nears, geopolitical rivalry is reshaping the Caribbean—and the Dominican Republic is emerging at the heart of this evolving order.” For the ancient Romans, the Mediterranean was known as Mare Nostrum – “our sea” –...
Costa Rica’s Punta Leona Resort at Center of Beach Access Controversy
Tico Times
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July 5, 2025
Punta Leona Beach Club & Nature Resort and the mayor of Garabito, Francisco González, are locked in a dispute over public access to Playa Blanca and Playa Mantas, as well as the legality of several constructions on the site. The mayor released a...
Off the grid: This hidden eco-lodge in Costa Rica offers luxury, wildlife and adventure
AOL
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DRAKE BAY, Costa Rica — Spending a few days exploring Costa Rica's largest and most biodiverse national park is bound to unlock any traveler's adventurous side. At least that's what happened to me. From the moment I arrived in Drake Bay, the...
Costa Rica Hotels Struggle with Mid-Year Booking Slowdown
Tico Times
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July 4, 2025
Costa Rica’s tourism ss facing a slowdown as the mid-year school vacation period approaches. Running from July 5 to 20, the break typically draws strong domestic travel activity, but hotel bookings for 2025 are falling short of expectations....
Will Mexico be the new powerhouse for Holcim?
Global Cement
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Holcim Mexico has been promoting itself as the lynchpin of the group’s growth in Latin America this week. The move makes sense following the spin-off of Holcim’s North America business in late June 2025. The company says that Mexico has a housing...
Costa Rica Soars to New Heights: Electric Air Taxis to Revolutionize Guanacaste Travel
The Costa Rican Times
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July 3, 2025
Costa Rica is about to trade traffic jams for take-offs. Later this year, travelers in Guanacaste will have the option to zip between airports, resorts and hidden eco-lodges aboard electric air taxis—no carbon footprints required. This initiative,...
Costa Rica Unleashed: Your Ultimate Guide to an Unforgettable 2025 Adventure
The Costa Rican Times
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July 3, 2025
Costa Rica, July 2025 – Costa Rica isn’t just a destination—it’s a full-throttle immersion into lush jungles, sun-kissed beaches, and pura vida vibes that stick with you long after you’ve unpacked. Whether you’re plotting a family escape, a solo...
'Bachelor in Paradise's Sam McKinney and Alli Jo Hinkes spark dating rumors
Reality TV World
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July 16, 2025
Sam McKinney and Alli Jo Hinkes have sparked speculation they're dating after neither person found love on Bachelor in Paradise. Sam was eliminated during the first Rose Ceremony of Bachelor in Paradise's tenth season, and Alli Jo was rejected at...
Costa Rica Stars in Variety’s Top Ten Film Locations
Tico Times
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July 3, 2025
Variety Magazine named our small piece of paradise a top filming destination in its latest featured article, “Ten Locations to Die For,” spotlighting our country’s famous landscapes and growing film industry. The recognition highlights Costa...
Costa Rica’s Second-Home Market Explodes: Papagayo “Feels Like Cabo 15 Years Ago,” Developer Warns
The Costa Rican Times
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July 2, 2025
Costa Rica July 2025 – As sun-seeking Americans and Canadians search for their next slice of paradise, Costa Rica’s Papagayo Peninsula has emerged as the hottest second-home destination since Cabo San Lucas hit its stride over a decade ago. Darren...
Costa Rica's Media Market and Film Festival Mark New Milestones: Main Takeaways
Variety
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July 2, 2025
Costa Rica’s inaugural Media Market and its Film Festival, now in its 13th edition, marked a number of firsts this year. The Costa Rica Media Market (CRMM), organized by the film commission and national Trade & Investment Promotion Agency...
Costa Rica Introduces New ₡500 Coin: Old One No Longer Valid
Tico Times
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July 2, 2025
Visitors to Costa Rica this month should be aware of an important change to the country’s currency. As of Tuesday, July 1, the old gold-colored ₡500 coin is no longer accepted as legal tender. This means it cannot be used in shops, restaurants, or...
Costa Rica Withdraws Old ₡500 Coin from Circulation
Times News Global
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July 2, 2025
San Jose, Costa Rica — Visitors to Costa Rica should note an important currency change this month. As of Tuesday, July 1, the gold-colored ₡500 coin is no longer accepted as legal tender in the country. This means that the old coin can no longer...
Costa Rica’s Top Indie Distributor-Producer Pacifica Grey Snags Berlin Winner ‘The Blue Trail’ by Brazil’s Gabriel Mascaro (EXCLUSIVE)
Variety
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July 2, 2025
Leading Costa Rica-based indie distributor-producer Pacifica Grey, run by Marcelo Quesada and Karina Avellán, have pounced on the distribution rights to Gabriel Mascaro’s “The Blue Trail,” a big winner at Berlin and Guadalajara (FICG). Pic had its...
Costa Rica Shows Star Power as a Shooting Location
Variety
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July 2, 2025
Fueled by a rapidly expanding eco-tourism industry, Costa Rica boasts an infrastructure that few countries in the region can claim. The Central American country, which claims 6.5% of the world’s biodiversity, reported an estimated 2.6 million...
Karla Rojas: A Costa Rican Symphony Triumphs in Miami
Costa Rica News
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July 4, 2025
From the stages of the Miami City Ballet to the Latin Grammy gala, Costa Rican trombonist Karla Rojas has left an indelible mark on the music world. But what is the story behind this talented artist? Born in San José and raised in Moravia, Karla...
Costa Rica Identified as Key Maritime Route for Cocaine Trafficking
Tico Times
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July 1, 2025
Costa Rica appears among the main maritime and aerial routes for cocaine trafficking between South and North America, according to the World Drug Report 2025 published by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). The maps included in...
Currency Shake-Up in Paradise: Costa Rica Unveils Sleek New ₡500 Coin and Retires Its Golden Ancestor
The Costa Rican Times
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July 4, 2025
A Metallic Makeover You Can’t Ignore As of July 1, 2025, Costa Rica’s familiar gold-hued ₡500 coin has officially exited circulation, rendering those shiny pocket treasures obsolete for everyday transactions. Whether you’re paying for fresh gallo...