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Inside a Costa Rican pottery workshop, spinning wheels churn out the real deal

Feet get dirty and hands get wet on a tour of a Costa Rican pottery factory in Salitral, where some of the country's most beautiful handicrafts are made.

San José bus tour shows off a surprisingly vibrant, history-rich capital

A San José bus tour by Costa Rica City Square Tours hits all the right spots, and brings to life some of this capital's little-known history.
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Costa Rica Uber Drivers Face Rising Costs and Falling Earnings

Every morning in Costa Rica, tens of thousands of Uber drivers wake up, check their app, and begin a quiet calculation that many of...

Costa Rica Reviews Tourist Vaccination Rules After Measles Cases

Costa Rica is weighing whether to require proof of measles vaccination from some incoming travelers as health officials respond to renewed concern over imported...

Costa Rica Reports Rise in Human Screwworm Cases in Coastal Areas

Costa Rica is seeing another increase in human screwworm infections, with coastal provinces among the most affected areas as health officials warn people not...

Cuba Criticizes Costa Rica’s Diplomatic Downgrade, Citing U.S. Pressure

Cuba accused Costa Rica of acting under U.S. pressure after the Central American nation closed its embassy in Havana and ordered most Cuban diplomats...