Travelers heading from Costa Rica to Panama’s Bocas del Toro islands now rely on shuttle services that run twice daily. The comfortable vehicles come...

Expat Living

What Costa Rica Taught Me About Loving a Reliable Truck

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I love my truck more than you love your vehicle. I’m not a car guy. I never have been. I always owned used vehicles...

Arts and Culture

Costa Rica Faces Growing Calls to Restrict Social Media Use Among Children

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A landmark jury decision in California is sending shockwaves through the global tech industry, and its ripple effects are now being felt in Costa...

Costa Rica

Costa Rica Puma Makes Miraculous Recovery

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A puma survived a vehicle collision in La Fortuna de San Carlos and returned to the wild after officials provided veterinary care. The incident...

News

Costa Rica Tourism Chamber Calls for Central Bank Rate Cuts

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The National Chamber of Tourism pressed the Central Bank of Costa Rica to lower its policy rate as the industry struggles with competitiveness. Canatur...

Costa Rica

Yard House Opens First International Restaurant in Costa Rica

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Yard House opened its first restaurant outside the United States in Costa Rica. The U.S. chain selected the country for its international expansion and...

News

Costa Rica Travel Bookings Rise as U.S. Flyers Act Before Costs Climb

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Travel demand to Costa Rica is rising right now in a way that reflects more than seasonal patterns. It also shows how travelers are...

Crime

Costa Rica Police Find Underground Illegal Gold Mining Storage Site

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Costa Rican police uncovered a hidden underground storage facility packed with equipment used for illegal gold mining during weekend operations in Cerro Conchuditas, in...