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Monteverde Fights Gentrification to Preserve Community

Tico Times - April 15, 2025

In the Tilarán Mountains, Monteverde, Costa Rica is known for its biodiversity and ecotourism. However, rising rents and land prices are driving gentrification, forcing...

Panama Tops Costa Rica as 2025 Retirement Destination

April 15, 2025

Costa Rica’s Bold New Tourist Trap: Where Beaches Meet Bars

April 14, 2025

Costa Rica Retirement Dreams and Realities: A Tale of Tin Roofs and Tough Choices

April 9, 2025

Why Expats Are Trading Costa Rican Residency For Tourist Status

April 3, 2025

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The Thrilling and Dangerous Reality of Motorcycles in Costa Rica

Don Mateo - March 30, 2025

They roar through the barrio at all hours, muffler optional. They show up suddenly in my side view mirror at an askew angle when...

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Barrio Dogs: The Street-Smart Canines of Costa Rica

Don Mateo - March 24, 2025

In a quiet neighborhood in Costa Rica, a daily drama unfolds when local street dogs leave unwelcome deposits outside one homeowner's gate. While his...

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30 Years in Costa Rica and Heading to a High School Reunion

Don Mateo - March 17, 2025

I am planning on attending my high school reunion this year, which means I will be seeing people I haven't seen in decades, and...

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Guanacaste’s Property Surge: What It Costs to Live in Costa Rica’s Hotspot

Tico Times - March 10, 2025

For many, Costa Rica is a dream destination, and its coastal province of Guanacaste stands out as the crown jewel. With its blend of...

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How to Sue Your Noisy Neighbor in Costa Rica When Animals Disrupt Sleep

Don Mateo - March 8, 2025

Ever had a peaceful night's sleep shattered by a noisy animal? If you have lived for any amount of time in Costa Rica, your...

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Costa Rica’s New Agrarian Law: What Property Owners Must Know

Jorge Montero - March 6, 2025

In Costa Rica there is a strong area of the law which is Agrarian Law. This area of the law, which is highly specialized,...

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Tracing the Frozen Footprints on Costa Rica’s Historic Mountain of Death

Don Mateo - March 5, 2025

I was once in danger of freezing to death in Costa Rica. That's right– imagine the irony of dying of hypothermia in the tropics....

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IMF Criticizes Costa Rica’s Exchange Rate Policy Amid a Stronger Colón

Tico Times - March 3, 2025

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has commented on Costa Rica's exchange rate, urging the country to allow greater flexibility in response to market conditions...

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Expat Hair Struggles With Young Tico Barbers in Costa Rica

Tico Times - March 1, 2025

Finding the right barber, the one who follows your instructions and cuts your hair as you want it, can be a challenge. Especially for...

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Why Mosquitoes in Costa Rica Are Winning Against Insecticides

Tico Times - February 28, 2025

Did you know that mosquitoes in Costa Rica are getting smarter? According to the Association of Microbiologists and Clinical Chemists, these tiny pests are...