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Monthly Archives: October, 2016

Costa Rica promotes pesticide-free rice farming

A four-year project developed in Guanacaste resulted in a new product called EcoArroz (Eco Rice) that is more nutritious and has more minerals than tradional rice.

Alcohol still the most popular drug in Costa Rica

IAFA’s survey also found an increase in Ticos' consumption of marijuana, cocaine and crack, although the use of tobacco is on the decline.

Costa Rica History: The Story of Quepos/Manuel Antonio

The Spanish first laid eyes on the coast of Costa Rica and more specifically, Quepos and Manuel Antonio in 1519, in a ship commanded...

Costa Rica’s Crocodile Crisis Threatens Surfers and Beach Tourism

Following two crocodile sightings in three days at the recent World Surf League event in the central Pacific coastal town of Esterillos, Costa Rican lawyer...

Limón holds community peace march in response to recent shooting

A recent shooting in Cieneguita, Limón, shocked the community – but it was quick to respond, both supporting victims' families and organizing a peace march.

5 questions for French-Swiss artist Julian Charrière

The artist Julian Charrière, in San José for his first solo exhibit in Latin America, talks to The Tico Times about nature, his unusual voyages, and what happens when you add color to a pigeon.

Alajuela exhibit showcases local recycling legend

The story of Francisco Cambronero Jiménez, better known as "don Paco," caught the eye of one of the regulars at this Alajuela recycling center: photographer Erika López.

Five Costa Ricans caught with 600 kilos of cocaine off Colombian coast

Five Costa Rica men were busted on board the Éxito 1 ship that was hauling 626 kilograms of cocaine on Thursday in Colombian waters.

Supreme Court backs bill to ban sex with minors

The Sala IV ruling will allow Costa Rican lawmakers to hold a second vote on a bill that would outlaw sex with minors.

Costa Rican ‘super eggs’ boost daily intake of nutrients

Selenium-enriched eggs produced using a new technique developed at the University of Costa Rica can help strengthen the immune system and contribute to the prevention of various types of cancer and cardiovascular disease.

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