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Diving Without Barriers: How Costa Rica Welcomes Disabled Divers

If you hang out with Ernst van der Poll long enough, you can sometimes convince him to tell you an underwater story. He’ll tell...

The Journey to Nationhood: Costa Rica’s Path to Independence

The celebration of our 192nd year of independence serves as an opportunity to reflect upon some of the challenges that we face as a people that could potentially threaten this hard-fought social and political democracy. A reprint of a 2012 Tico Times op-ed piece that's still relevant.

Travel in Nicaragua: Don’t buy the blond bird

In Nicaragua, orange-fronted parakeets are being bleached with Clorox to increase their value in the roadside pet market.

Revolutionizing Chile Rellenos: Roasted & Veggie-Packed Delight

A more healthful version of a stuffed poblano pepper can be achieved by roasting instead of frying.

Is Nicaragua’s Demand an Act of ‘ignorance’ or act of war?

In 2012, we sounded the alarm that Nicaragua’s Ortega would make a move on Guanacaste.

Chef’s Recipe: Lobster Ravioli with Mushrooms and Truffle

A TASTE OF THE TROPICS: Chef Giuseppe Morisco celebrates the delicious lobsters of Malpaís, stuffing his mouthwatering ravioli with their meat.

Nicoya Celebrates Annexation Amid Protests Over Arsenic and Inequality

NICOYA, Guanacaste – Marimbas and the one-two beat of traditional Guanacasteco music drifted across the city of Nicoya Thursday morning, along with the high-pitched...

Einstein Restores Status Quo from Newton’s Laws

SOMEONE SAID: Jack O'Brien examines the nature of eternal truths which occasionally turn out to be wrong.

Why some people in Costa Rica are more prone to mosquito bites than others

One factor is the amount of carbon dioxide people emit when they breathe. Larger people exhale more of the gas, which may explain why adults tend to get bitten more often than children.

The Odd and Amusing Origins of Costa Rica’s Quirkiest Town Names

AROUND COSTA RICA: Mitzi Stark tracks down the most unusual names for cities, towns and neighborhoods in the country.

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