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Monthly Archives: August, 2011

Costa Rica mourns ex-President Mario Echandi

Former Costa Rican president dies at the age of 96. Mario Echandi was best remembered for his efforts to reconcile the country after the civil war.

OIJ captures 5 linked to jailbreak

The Judicial Investigation Police (OIJ) and Costa Rica’s Prosecutor’s Office captured five people linked to the failed May 11 jailbreak at La Reforma prison,...

Costa Rica’s lone autism center for adults hopes to expand

Ascopa is the only organization in Costa Rica fully dedicated to helping autistic adults and their families.

China, Costa Rica free trade begins

The Free Trade Agreement between China and Costa Rica, which Laura Chinchilla signed into law in June, went into effect Monday, China’s Ministry of...

Politics, faith and tragedy mark annual Costa Rica pilgrimage

The pilgrimage to pay homage to Costa Rica's patron saint, La Negrita, is one of the most revered events in the country. Beginning last week, millions of walkers from across the country came to Cartago to visit the Basílica de Nuestra Señora de los Angeles.

Classical, jazz music take over Costa Rica

With the Costa Rica International Jazz Festival in full swing and the Credomatic Music Festival set to kick off Saturday, music lovers in Costa Rica will have a hard time choosing which concerts to go to. Here are the schedules for both festivals.

Grow your own friendly fungus

HOME GARDENING: Learn how to grow your own trichoderma fungus as an effective biological control for your garden.

Making cocktail hour mindful

MINDFUL LIVING: A retiree asks what mindful practices have to say about cocktail hour growing earlier every day.

TikiVillas: Balinese chic in Uvita

The adults-only boutique hotel on Costa Rica’s southern Pacific coast beckons to couples with a beguiling mix of romance, comfort and nature.

The deep down on seamounts

THE BIG BLUE: Costa Rica’s newest marine protected area is named after mountains under the sea that are home to untold legions of life.

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