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Museum of Costa Rican Art decorated with bicentennial mural

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The Museum of Costa Rican Art is a free attraction located in what was once the terminal building for the nation's international airport.
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How to Write a Costa Rican Novel

Michael Jarvis -
  My first trip to Costa Rica was not of my own design. At least not initially. At the time I was a freelance location scout...
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The not so Tico origins of the Costa Rica Phrase “Pura Vida”

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A mexican movie in the late '50s gave Costa Rica its popular catch phrase, daily La Nación reported.
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Costa Rica Spanish Slang: 10 Spanish expressions for expats and tourists

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You can't call yourself fluent in Costa Rican Spanish unless you understand its slang. 
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10 Costa Rican Spanish expressions for expats and tourists

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You can't call yourself fluent in Costa Rican Spanish unless you understand its slang. 
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Understanding Spanish-language media when learning about the coronavirus

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During the pandemic, it's more important than ever to have media literacy
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US and China Battle for Latin American Trade Influence

Latin America has become a battleground between the United States and China. Countries in the region are being forced to choose sides under pressure...
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Tennis Star Sinner Suspended Three Months for Doping

Tennis Star Jannik Sinner, world number one, will be suspended until May 4 after reaching an agreement with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), which...
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Costa Rican Study Reveals Deep Divide on Abortion Amid Political Tensions

A recent survey by the National University of Costa Rica (UNA) has shed new light on the nation's views regarding abortion, revealing deep divides...
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