Thousands of travelers face gridlock at the Peñas Blancas border crossing between Costa Rica and Nicaragua this holiday period, with migration offices overwhelmed by the return of Nicaraguans heading home for Christmas and New Year gatherings. The surge started early this December, as workers and families based in Costa Rica began their trips north. By […] The post Long Lines at Costa Rica-Nicaragua Peñas Blanca Border appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate .