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And Beware of That Flower Guy, Too

“Watch out for flowers” is not the kind of title you see often on police press releases. But in July, the Judicial Investigation Police (OIJ)...

‘Sleepyhead’ Hookers A John’s Worst Nightmare

Three women were busted in January in the central Pacific town of Jacó after 15 men reported they had been drugged in a bar,...

Britney Spears ‘Escapes’ to Costa Rica

Thanks to her good friend Mel Gibson, well-known maker of movies and drinker of rum, fallen star Britney Spears got a respite from her...

Don’t Spank Your Kids Or We’ll Do Nothing

In an attempt to protect kids further, the Legislative Assembly in June passed a bill outlawing the “physical or emotional punishment or mistreatment” of...

Praise the Lord and Pass the Bulletproof Vests

In February, a group of certified SWAT instructors from the United States arrived in Costa Rica, bearing gifts – such as bulletproof jackets, police...

Small but Mighty, Costa Rica Big on Biodiversity

Tiny Costa Rica is one of the Earth’s major biodiversity hot spots. Did you know that our little territory, just 280 kilometers wide and 480...

Dreidels Put Their Spin on Hanukkah

One of the world’s most joyous holidays begins this weekend. Hanukkah, sometimes referred to as the Festival of Lights, starts Monday, Dec. 22. (All...

Day Camp for Kids Combines Fun, Nature

Children who want to explore the wilds  of Costa Rica can do so at an eco-friendly day camp planned for Jan. 5 to 9....

Boruca Weavers Get a Little Help From a Friend

Blending ancient craft traditions with modern technology may seem paradoxical, but sometimes it’s the key to keeping those traditions alive. A perfect example is...

Live From New York: The Met’s ‘Thaïs’

If you can’t bring Costa Rica to New York City, then bring New York City to Costa Rica – via satellite. The Costa Rican-...

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