AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoHealth Alert: The U.S. Embassy in San José issued a warning to travelers about a chikungunya outbreak in Playa Langosta, Santa Cruz (Guanacaste), saying local transmission is underway; the CDC lists Costa Rica at “Level 2—Practice Enhanced Precautions,” urging mosquito-bite prevention and noting vaccination guidance for some travelers. Infrastructure & Heritage: Costa Rica’s Ministry of Culture and Youth completed an archaeological rescue at the planned Southern International Airport site in the Diquís Delta, finding residential evidence from AD 800–1200 and AD 1300–1500 while saying the project won’t affect the area’s major monumental remains. Business & Tourism: Mohari Hospitality became sole owner of Peninsula Papagayo after buying Gencom’s 30% stake, signaling a new phase of long-term investment in the North Pacific luxury resort destination. Local Economy & Mobility: Southwest Airlines announced new Spring 2027 routes including a weekly service to San José (SJO) from Austin (Saturdays), adding to the region’s growing air connectivity. Sports: Belize won its first-ever senior men’s Central American volleyball gold in a tournament hosted in Costa Rica, with the team crediting unity and early chemistry.
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