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Heavy rains cause flooding in Ostional, Guanacaste

Alejandro Zúñiga -
Heavy rains Tuesday and Wednesday caused the Ostional River to flood, impacting the small beach town and nearby villages.
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Nosara real estate market is red-hot (in a very cool place to live)

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For the right type of customer, Nosara has become a very popular place to buy real estate. Here are some pros and cons to consider.
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10 restaurants in Nosara you don’t want to miss

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We spent close to six weeks in Nosara, usually eating out, and we came away impressed with a number of restaurants. Here are our 10 favorites.
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Nosara’s Bodhi Tree Yoga Resort is a stairway to heaven at sea level

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With its Balinese Buddhas, striking yoga studios and lush gardens and waterfalls, the 4-star Bodhi Tree is the most visually spectacular hotel in Nosara.
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Playa Conchal dazzles, but you’ll have to share

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The white, crushed-shell Playa Conchal, with low-angled trees offering dappled shade and clear, calm water, is a nearly perfect family beach.
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Rincón de la Vieja hike shows off geothermal wonders

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As the names of places sometimes do, Rincón de la Vieja had been calling me. The translation of that name to English is tricky,...
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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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Costa Rica’s Liberia airport announces $10 million expansion plan

L. Arias -
CORIPORT, the company that manages the Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport (LIR) in Guanacaste province, announced it will expand the terminal in coming months prompted by a significant increase in passenger traffic.
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Papagayo hotels compared: Where the 1 percent stays, and how you can too

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The incredibly beautiful Papagayo region boasts some of the nicest hotels in the country. Here's a comparison of nine Papagayo hotels we visited.
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