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Alcohol consumption in Costa Rica is the second lowest on the continent, study finds

The main reason Ticos drink is for fun, a study finds.

Costa Rican cops confiscate tanker truck loaded … with booze

Officers of the National Police and the Fiscal Control Police at the community of Paso Canoas, next to the Panama border, on Thursday seized a shipment of liquor with an approximate value of â‚¡20 million (some $38,000) hidden inside a tanker.

Costa Rica National Police seize 7,000 bottles of illegal hooch

National Police officers in the Caribbean canton of Pococí, Limón, seized 7,000 bottles over the weekend of adulterated liquor and shut down two local bars that sold them.

Brewery Treintaycinco wins silver in Brazilian beer competition

Costa Rica’s brewing scene garnered international recognition last weekend as craft beer company Treintaycinco returned from the Great South Beer Cup in Brazil with a silver medal. The distinguished award is yet another sign that the country’s craft beer revolution is in full swing.

Costa Rica has the 4th highest rate of alcoholism in Latin America and the Caribbean

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Costa Rican Surfers Chase a Home Title as WSL Finals Day Runs at Playa Hermosa

The quarterfinals, semifinals and final of the Garabito Surf City Pro all run Sunday at Playa Hermosa, with Leilani McGonagle carrying the strongest Costa Rican result into the closing rounds.