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PHOTOS: Costa Rica hosts World Meeting of Blue Zones

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World Meeting of Blue Zones in Costa Rica
Mónica Quesada / The Tico Times

Costa Rica hosted the World Meeting of Blue Zones from Nov. 16-18. The event celebrated regions around the world where people exceed the average life expectancy, oftentimes reaching the age of 100 or more.

Costa Rica’s Blue Zone is located in the Nicoya Peninsula, encompassing five Guanacaste cantons: Santa Cruz, Hojancha, Carrillo, Nandayure and Nicoya.

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World Meeting of Blue Zones
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See also: Costa Rica studies the longevity of its centenarian citizens

World Meeting of Blue Zones
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World Meeting of Blue Zones
Courtesy of Mónica Quesada
World Meeting of Blue Zones
Courtesy of Mónica Quesada
World Meeting of Blue Zones
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World Meeting of Blue Zones
Mónica Quesada / The Tico Times
World Meeting of Blue Zones
Mónica Quesada / The Tico Times
World Meeting of Blue Zones
Mónica Quesada / The Tico Times
World Meeting of Blue Zones
Mónica Quesada / The Tico Times
World Meeting of Blue Zones
Mónica Quesada / The Tico Times
World Meeting of Blue Zones
Mónica Quesada / The Tico Times
World Meeting of Blue Zones
Mónica Quesada / The Tico Times

Mónica Quesada is a Costa Rican photojournalist and former Tico Times photographer. Learn more about her work at her website. 

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