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The History of Coffee in Costa Rica

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Coffee is one of the most consumed drinks in the world each year; a coffee in the morning or a couple in the afternoon...
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What is Costa Rica Single Origin Coffee?

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Coffee that only comes from Costa Rica can be called single origin.  However, what does that mean?  Single origin coffee means that it is...
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Puro Cuento International Festival to open on International Women’s Day

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The aim of the festival is to promote a love of story-telling, as well as highlight important social and cultural issues. 
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Despite its dark past, Medellín, Colombia, remains one of Latin America’s great cities

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Once synonymous with drugs and bloodshed, Medellín now provides an unbelievably vibrant and colorful stage for an increasing number of foreign visitors.
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Fun and free in Costa Rica: Día Nacional del Boyero (The Oxcart Parade)

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The Oxcart Parade on Sunday, March 12, in San Antonio de Escazú is Costa Rica’s traditional showcase at its best.
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Central Valley

Costa Rica Oxcart Parade: Día Nacional del Boyero

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The Oxcart Parade on Sunday, March 12, in San Antonio de Escazú is Costa Rica’s traditional showcase at its best.
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Fun and free in Costa Rica: Sunday aerobics at Parque La Sabana

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With this story, Tico Times Travel launches a monthly column called “Fun and free in Costa Rica,” by Ilana Long — short dispatches on interesting things to do that cost nada.
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Tamarindo Art Wave to showcase local, national and international artists

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The town of Tamarindo, best known for its beaches and nightlife, is inviting the world to see its artsy side for a change.
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Parrita: How green was the valley

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Most travelers don’t spend much time in Parrita. Except for an annual Mule Festival, the town doesn’t have much going for it. But Parrita...
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A Weekend in Nicaragua, Part 3: The Cigar Makers of Granada

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https://vimeo.com/120299803 Sometimes a cigar is just a cigar. And sometimes it’s a work of art. In this third excerpt from our Nicaragua travelogue, Bill Holman bikes...
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Costa Rica’s FIFCO Sells Operations to Heineken After Vote

Shareholders of Costa Rica's Florida Ice and Farm Company, known as FIFCO, gave the green light on October 7 to sell most of their...
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Costa Rica Faces a Must-Win for a Place in 2026 World Cup

Costa Rica's national soccer team faces a defining stretch in their bid to reach the 2026 World Cup. With just two points from their...
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Costa Rica Approves Extradition of Ex-Minister Gamboa and Associates

A Costa Rican court has approved the extradition of former Security Minister Celso Gamboa Sánchez to the United States on charges of international cocaine...
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Riu Guanacaste Hotel Reopens in Costa Rica After Renovation

The Riu Guanacaste hotel in Costa Rica has reopened after a complete renovation, welcoming guests back to its beachfront spot on Matapalo Beach. The...
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