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Four in Ten Costa Ricans Hold Back Opinions on Social Media Out of Fear

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Four in ten Costa Ricans say they have held back from sharing their opinions on social media for fear of the consequences, according to...
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San RamĂ³n Forests Hold Nearly Half of Costa Rica’s Bat Species

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The forests around San RamĂ³n shelter at least 56 bat species, nearly half of all those recorded in Costa Rica, according to researchers at...
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Costa Ricans Could Vote on Reopening Crucitas to Gold Mining

The Tico Times -
Costa Ricans could be asked to decide at the ballot box whether gold mining returns to Crucitas, after President Laura FernĂ¡ndez confirmed that her...
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El Niño Could Leave 306,000 People in Costa Rica Short of Water

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More than 306,000 people in Costa Rica could face problems getting drinking water as the strongest El Niño on record dries us out, according...
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Guided Hikes in Costa Rica Would Need ICT Licenses and Insurance Under New Bill

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Companies that sell or lead guided hikes in Costa Rica would need a license from the Costa Rican Tourism Institute (ICT) and insurance covering...
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US Warns Costa Rica Town Halls Off Chinese Cameras, China Pushes Back

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The US Embassy warned Costa Rica's municipalities about Chinese cameras and plate readers. China called the claims unfounded.
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Santa Cruz, Home to Tamarindo, Leads Guanacaste in Murders and Car Break-Ins

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Santa Cruz has 22 of Guanacaste's 75 homicides this year, with Tamarindo on top. OIJ detained 10, including two police officers.
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Dengue Up 58% in Costa Rica as Chikungunya Passes 1,000 Cases

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Dengue is up 58% in Costa Rica and chikungunya has passed 1,000 cases, mostly in Guanacaste. Where cases are and what to do.
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Costa Rica’s Dollar Slides Back Toward Its Record Low

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The dollar closed Tuesday at 448.43 colones on Monex, 1.63 colones above its all-time low.
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Women in Costa Rica Can Now Choose a Female Uber Driver

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Women in Costa Rica can now request a female Uber driver. Here is how Uber Mujeres works.
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Teachers Strike Today as 11 Groups March Through Downtown San José

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If you plan to drive, ride a bus or walk through downtown San José this morning, expect delays. Teachers' unions and public universities are...
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Costa Rica Has Seized 74 Tons of Drugs This Year, a Total the US Calls Historic

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Costa Rican police have seized more than 74 metric tons of drugs so far in 2026, according to the government, a total the United...
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Costa Rica Can’t Build Its Way Out of Traffic, Public Works Minister Says

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Costa Rica's public works minister says more lanes won't end traffic. Here's what MOPT is betting on instead.
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Marino Ballena Closes Piñuela Entrance for Six Months, Whale Tail Still Open

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Marino Ballena's Piñuela sector is closed for six months. Here's which entrances are still open.
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Four in Ten Costa Ricans Hold Back Opinions on Social Media Out of Fear

Four in ten Costa Ricans say they have held back from sharing their opinions on social media for fear of the consequences, according to...
Read more

San RamĂ³n Forests Hold Nearly Half of Costa Rica’s Bat Species

The forests around San RamĂ³n shelter at least 56 bat species, nearly half of all those recorded in Costa Rica, according to researchers at...
Read more

Luisa Stefani Moves Closer to WTA Finals Semifinals After Dramatic Comeback

Brazil's Luisa Stefani and Canadian partner Gabriela Dabrowski moved closer to the WTA Finals doubles semifinals Wednesday after producing a dramatic comeback to defeat...
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Costa Ricans Could Vote on Reopening Crucitas to Gold Mining

Costa Ricans could be asked to decide at the ballot box whether gold mining returns to Crucitas, after President Laura FernĂ¡ndez confirmed that her...
Read more