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Memories of a Iran Contra Fighter in Nicaragua

Tico Times - October 11, 2022

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How Guanacaste Culture Shaped Costa Rica’s Identity

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Minor Keith and the History of Costa Rica’s Train to Limon

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At Grand Masonic Lodge, some of Costa Rica’s best-kept secrets remain just that

Memories of a Iran Contra Fighter in Nicaragua

Tico Times - October 11, 2022

On and off from late 1985 through 1988, I fought with ARDE (The Democratic Revolutionary Alliance) Frente Sur deep inside Nicaragua against the first...

How Guanacaste Culture Shaped Costa Rica’s Identity

Tico Times - April 11, 2022

The pride of Guanacaste is its unique culture, formed by its history and inhabitants. The first known settlers in the region were the Corobicí,...

Minor Keith and the History of Costa Rica’s Train to Limon

Sarah Jordan - September 26, 2021

In 1848 Minor Cooper Keith was born in Brooklyn New York, fathered by a successful lumber merchant while his mother's side had ties to...

At Grand Masonic Lodge, some of Costa Rica’s best-kept secrets remain just that

The Tico Times - August 22, 2016

A tour of the Grand Masonic Lodge in San José with Chepecletas makes a fascinating excursion. Just don't expect the Masons to tell all their secrets.

Santa Ana antiques dealer, architect specializes in people

The Tico Times - July 19, 2016

The soul of Santa Ana comes alive when viewed through the blue eyes of Héctor Aguilar — architect, antiques dealer and prolific profiler of town characters.