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Voting in Costa Rica and the Upcoming Election

Sarah Jordan -
As you travel along the roads of Costa Rica you are quickly reminded of the upcoming election. Whether it be a dirt road through...
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Learning Spanish In Costa Rica 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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A Multitasking Costa Rica Garden: Setting up Aquaponics at Home

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Is aquaponics in Costa Rica a highly efficient fish-plant ecosystem, too complex for the home gardener? Not so, says Ed Bernhardt. .
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Costa Rica’s Sidewalks: Hidden Minefields and a real danger

CHoward -
When one thinks of minefields, the first thing that comes to mind are the world’s worn-torn zregions where armed conflicts have taken place. Nobody...
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Costa Rica’s Historic Central Market in San Jose

Sarah Jordan -
In the center of Costa Rica, you will find its capital, San Jose which is also the largest city in this biodiverse country.  San...
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Expat Life: My Long Journey to Costa Rica

CHoward -
When I tell people that I have lived in Costa Rica for 42 years, they inevitably ask me, “What brought you here in the...
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16 Reasons Why You Should Move to Costa Rica

CHoward -
A few weeks ago I wrote an article about who should not move to Costa Rica. I received a lot of interesting responses from...
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4 Things to Know Before Investing in a Costa Rica Startup

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30 reasons why you shouldn’t move to Costa Rica

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Over the years, I have had the opportunity to observe firsthand thousands of foreigners who have relocated to Costa Rica. Many fulfill their of...
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An eco-friendly, medicinal garden secret in Costa Rica : Yellow Bells

Ed Bernhardt -
This hardy bush is found in most regions of Costa Rica and easy to identify with its clusters of yellow, bell-shaped flowers and serrated, compound, pinnate leaves.
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Costa Rica Reverses Route 27 Lanes as Beach Traffic Heads Home

If you spent the school break at the beach and you're driving home today, here's the one thing you need to know: Route 27...
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Costa Rica Faces Flood Risk as Tropical Wave Moves Across Today

A tropical wave moving across Costa Rica today is expected to bring yet another round of heavy rain and thunderstorms, with already saturated ground...
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Costa Rica Report Finds High First-Time Vehicle Inspection Failure Rate

More than one-third of the vehicles presented for Costa Rica’s mandatory technical inspection failed on their first attempt during 2025, with excessive emissions, worn...
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