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Citizens in rural town near Quepos feel trapped

Roads to Punto Mira, a town in the mountains east of Quepos, become impassable during rainy season. Residents have asked the municipality for help to little avail.

Lawmakers debate tax on free-zone businesses

Legislators from the Citizen Action Party are proposing new taxes on companies setting up in free zones, starting in 2015. Opponents of the plan say the tax would hurt foreign investment.

Bamboo building industry has room to grow

GREEN FOOTPRINTS: Bamboo building resources available throughout Central America.

Are Costa Rica’s traffic fines too high?

Data seem to back up drivers who say Costa Rica’s outrageous traffic fines are among the most expensive in the world.

Costa Rica’s rainy season surprisingly dry

This year has been one of the driest rainy seasons in recent history. In September, rainfall was 40 percent below average. Will October showers finally put the rain in rainy season?

Social Security System panel urges job cuts

A commission of experts assigned by the Caja Board of Directors handed in a report with 81 recommendations to help the institution face its financial crisis. Deputies are demanding action as soon as possible.

Tarpon, sails biting in Costa Rica; radio fishing show goes on air

Tico Times fishing columnist Todd Staley will host “Wet Line Costa Rica,” a radio program premiering Oct. 8 on Rainforest Radio.

Spa and villa offer full relaxation deal

A full array of spa treatments in a jungle setting and a convenient adjacent villa make Spa Uno and Spa Villa an ideal place to relax and rejuvenate in Manuel Antonio.

Where to bowl in Costa Rica

The Central Valley has two public bowling alleys.

Peace Corps people celebrate 50 years

All Peace Corps Volunteers (PCVs), RPCVs (“Remaining” Peace Corps Volunteers) and present and former Peace Corps staff in Costa Rica are invited  to an...

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