Enrique Rivas
I'm Enrique Rivas, a journalist and traveler. For more than a decade, I've been exploring the Americas, Europe, Asia, and Africa, and here I share real advice for real travelers.
Costa Ricans Will Have an Easier Time Entering the US After Global Entry Signing
US Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem announced that her country has signed the agreement known as Global Entry with Costa Rica, which speeds…
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New Airline to Fly Nonstop From Ottawa and Toronto to Guanacaste Starting in December
Canadian carrier Porter Airlines will start service to Guanacaste Airport in Costa Rica on December 4, with flights from Ottawa and Toronto, Canada. According…
· 2 min read · Canada
The US Will Require Student Visa Applicants to Make Their Social Media Public
The US government announced that all student visa applicants and exchange visitors in the F, M, and J nonimmigrant classifications must make their social…
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Volaris Launches Flights From $79 Each Way to Tulum, Orlando, and Miami From Costa Rica
It’s official: starting in July 2025, Volaris will fly nonstop to Tulum, Orlando, and Miami from Juan Santamaría International Airport in Costa Rica. At…
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Argentina Entry Requirements from Costa Rica: Visa, Insurance, and Sworn Statement
Visa, health insurance, and the sworn statement for entering Argentina from Costa Rica, plus what to confirm with the embassy.
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Costa Rica Saw Fewer Tourists From the US and Europe in Early 2025
The Costa Rican Tourism Institute (ICT) announced that in the first 4 months of 2025, the number of tourists from the United States and…
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Southwest Ends Free Checked Bags and Starts Charging
Starting May 28, US airline Southwest is ending its perk of two free checked bags per passenger on its flights and changing its baggage…
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Costa Ricans Can Plan Their Trips This Weekend at “La Feria Viajera”
For the third year in a row, Costa Ricans can be part of “La Feria Viajera,” the country’s biggest and most important travel event,…
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American Airlines to Launch Nonstop Flight From Costa Rica to Chicago
American Airlines to launch nonstop flight from Costa Rica to Chicago
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New Direct Flights From Costa Rica to Miami and San Juan, Puerto Rico
Starting March 31, 2025, Avianca is launching two new direct flights from Juan Santamaría International Airport in Costa Rica to Miami in the US…
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