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A Recipe for Making Costa Rica Inspired Ceviche

Anyone who has visited Latin America knows that people throughout these lands pride themselves on an amazing dish made of marinated raw fish, seafood...

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Star Apples: The Other Star Fruit in Costa Rica

Ed Bernhardt -

At the end of the dry season in April and May, citrus fruits, mangos and avocados are just beginning to form young fruits here...

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Costa Rica’s Valentine’s Day: Love it or Leave it

The Tico Times -

There appear to be two schools of thought when it comes to Valentine’s Day: Love it or Leave it. Those of the older generation...

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Chocolate: The Treasure of Costa Rica and the Americas

Mitzi Stark -

Before there was coffee, there was cacao. Before there were coffee breaks, there was the chocolate hour. And before Costa Rica had coins, cacao...

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Thanksgiving in Costa Rica was a long time coming

The Tico Times -

In this #TBT piece, we looked back on days of turkey scarcity.

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Virtual Semana Santa: The superstitions that mark Easter Week

The Tico Times -

Semana Santa, or Easter Holy Week, is one of the most important events for Costa Rican Catholics, and many centuries of old traditions and beliefs are involved.

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Flamingo Marina: Happy ending expected to a long tale of woe

The Tico Times -

FLAMINGO, Guanacaste — If it weren’t for bad luck, the Flamingo Marina would have no luck at all. It was “the first full-service marina in...

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Flamingo: Zafira catamaran cruise is a heaping helping of hospitality at sea

The Tico Times -

FLAMINGO, Guanacaste — Not even a mess of jellyfish could ruin this sailboat adventure. A Saturday sunset cruise with Zafira Catamaran Sailing was the perfect...