AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoCoffee Boom: Costa Rica’s specialty coffee hit new heights at the Cup of Excellence 2026, pulling in about $797,967.63, with Los Santos sweeping top spots across washed, honey & natural, and experimental fermentations. Tourism Push: The Costa Rican Tourism Board is leaning into higher-value travel with a “Empieza a vivir, Pura Vida” campaign aimed at longer, experience-based trips—plus a push to attract visitors beyond mass tourism. Airport Upgrade: Juan Santamaría International Airport rolled out SJO Fast Track on July 1 to speed up priority departures and arrivals without skipping required controls. Immigration Tech: SJO will also debut biometric eGates by late July, starting with Costa Ricans holding biometric passports. Public Safety & Crime: In La Cruz, influencer Gabriela Sanarrusia Chavarría and her boyfriend were shot dead after intruders broke into their home; authorities suspect retribution but no official motive is confirmed. Cost Pressure: Rent and transport are still squeezing households, with June price increases driven by gasoline, bus fares, airfares, and travel packages. Environment: Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve was added to the IUCN Green List, boosting Costa Rica’s conservation credentials.
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