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Guess who’s back? It’s The Tico Times Weekly Digest! (Oct. 2, 2019)

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Tico Times Weekly Digest

We’re excited to bring back The Tico Times Weekly Digest. Check out the latest episode below:

Here are all the stories mentioned in this video:

 

Costa Rica wins United Nations environmental award

Watch Carlos Alvarado accept the UN “Champions of the Earth” award

Costa Rica has a long way to go before it can truly be considered a “green” country 

Poás Volcano erupts and the National Park reopens

Watch a massive sea turtle arribada at Playa Ostional 

Keylor Navas makes first big saves with PSG

La Sele names new manager 

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