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Monthly Archives: August, 2015

‘El Chapo’ Guzmán and the Sinaloa cartel have growing ties to Costa Rica, authorities say

At least one Mexican man believed to be living in Costa Rica has ties to the notorious drug kingpin, who recently escaped from a maximum security Mexican prison. El Chapo even is said to have designed a plan to break that man out of Costa Rica’s La Reforma prison.

How the jungle canopy zipline was invented in Costa Rica, and then became very big business

An exploration of the origins of jungle canopy ziplining leads to a tangled web of claims and a fascinating story in the heart of Costa Rica.

Was Recreational Ziplining Really Invented In Costa Rica? Yes, Indeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeed

The jungle canopy zipline was invented in Costa Rica by a U.S. biology student doing research, then reimagined for adventure tourism by a Canadian entrepreneur in Monteverde. And what a tangled web they wove.

Peru rescues 15 people, including children, held by Shining Path rebels

The rebels are holding 60 to 80 more children in hard-to-reach areas, the Peruvian government says.

‘Music has given me everything’ – a chat with a rising talent

"My life revolves around music. I wake up, brush my teeth and play the trumpet," says Desamparados-born musician Esteban González. Sit in on his conversation with The Tico Times.

Dutch orchid exporter selects Guatemala for its first international venture

One of Holland’s largest orchid growers is poised to build a sophisticated greenhouse in Guatemala to produce the popular, delicate flowers.

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