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TBT: Abraham Lincoln’s letter to Costa Rica

We take a look back at a piece of Costa Rica history in another installment of  Throwback Thursday (TBT).

An honest assessment of President Monge: ‘neutrality, but not too much’

With the death of former President Luis Alberto Monge on Nov. 29, it was necessary to take a look back at our historical record...

Costa Rica History: The Story of Quepos/Manuel Antonio

In our continuing series on "Costa Rica's Greatest Places," we look at the history of Quepos/Manuel as a conquistador's prize, a banana town and a tourism treasure.

Manuel Antonio: Ocelots, thunderstorm, cliff climbing and yes, turtle traps

A grueling hike along the beaches and cliffs between Manuel Antonio and Quepos reveals centuries-old stone "turtle traps" in the ocean.

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

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.

PHOTOS: ‘Haunted’ Sanatorio Durán is really, truly creepy

They say the dead still walk the halls of Sanatorio Durán, and whether you believe that or not, this century-old abandoned hospital is seriously spooky.
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Costa Rica’s President: Closing Darién to Migrants is Difficult

The president of Costa Rica, Rodrigo Chaves, said this Friday in an interview that he considers it complicated to close the Darién jungle to...

Costa Rica’s Water Infrastructure Fails to Meet Community Needs

Residents of several communities in Alajuelita and Tibas who have been affected by the lack of water in recent months raised their voices to...

Constitutional Court Upholds Cocos Island National Park Expansion

The Ministry of Environment and Energy (MINAE) and the National System of Conservation Areas (SINAC-MINAE) annouced the Constitutional Court rejected the action filed by...