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LiberiaTravel Southwest to open 11 tropical nonstop routes from US airports from November
Southwest Airlines is adding 11 nonstop international routes from US airports, starting 1 November with Las Vegas to Puerto Vallarta. Two of the new routes serve Liberia, with demand to that destination up 11.8%.
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United StatesPassportsUS entry rules: check passport validity before flying, some travellers exempt
US Customs and Border Protection requires passports valid for six months beyond a visitor's planned departure date, with exemptions for certain count…
Costa RicaPassportsUS Passport Renewals Available in La Fortuna on 22 October
The US Embassy will hold a town hall in La Fortuna on 22 October 2026, with passport renewals and notary services afterwards. Only renewals are offer…
Costa RicaTravelSouthwest Adds 11 International Routes, Including Two to Liberia, Costa Rica
Southwest Airlines is launching 11 new international routes between November 2026 and June 2027, with nonstops to Liberia, Costa Rica from both Nashv…
UruguayEntry rulesUruguay Offers Permanent Residence Without Years of Temporary Visa Renewals
Uruguay stands out in a 2026 ranking of accessible relocation destinations because permanent residence can be available without first completing seve…
Costa RicaVisasTravellers Planning a Costa Rica Stay Must Pick From Four Income-Based Routes
Costa Rica runs four long-stay immigration routes — digital nomad, retirement, fixed income and investor — each with its own income or investment thr…
Costa RicaEntry rulesTravel Tips for US Passport Holders Visiting Costa Rica
US passport holders can benefit from a travel hack to ease their entry into Costa Rica. This guide outlines essential information for a smooth journe…
Costa RicaEntry rulesCosta Rica Wants Proof of Onward Travel Even Without a Visa
Travellers to Costa Rica must show a return or onward ticket, even though most Western visitors need no visa. Airlines may enforce the rule at check-…
NicaraguaEntry rulesTsunami Warning Issued for Nicaragua Following Earthquake
A tsunami warning has been issued for Nicaragua and other Central American countries following a significant earthquake near Panama. Travellers are a…
EcuadorTravelTsunami Alert Issued for Ecuador and Other Countries Following Panama Earthquake
A tsunami alert has been issued for Ecuador and several other countries following a recent earthquake in Panama. Travellers are advised to stay infor…
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