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The Cheerful Flower of Costa Rica: Lantana Camara

Here’s another hardy wildflower of Costa Rica that can be grown at home. Lantana (Lantana camara) or soterrey, as it is known in Spanish,...

Achimenes: A Tropical Houseplant with Velvety Flowers

Houseplants are always a popular topic for Costa Rica gardeners, and for many homeowners, indoor plants are as important as pets. In the tropics,...

Chenille Plant: A Fuzzy Delight for Your Garden

If you enjoy collecting unusual tropical ornamentals for your garden, here’s a real attention getter: the chenille plant, Acalypha hispida, known as felpilla in...

Earthworms: Nature’s Best Friends for Costa Rica Gardeners

Darwin said that earthworms, rather than dogs, deserve the title of man’s best friend, and for the home gardener, this couldn’t be truer. Earthworms,...

How Container Plants in Costa Rica Beautify the Home Naturally

When I think about potted plants, a fond memory comes to mind from the days when I first arrived in Costa Rica. I was...

July Gardening in Costa Rica: Harvest, Plant And Compost

July is usually one of the best months of the year for gardening in Costa Rica. Ticos refer to this time as “el veranillo...
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The History and Meaning Behind Costa Rica’s Lantern Parade

Every September 14th, on the eve of Independence Day, most towns and cities of Costa Rica celebrate the traditional lantern parade. Driven by educational...

Costa Rica Wildlife: Meet the Common House Gecko

They’re behind your clock. They’re in your curtains. They’re laying eggs in your knickknacks. They’re your constant housemates, so we might as well learn...

Empanadas in Costa Rica are as Easy as 1,2,3,4

All over Latin America, empanadas (turnovers) are eaten for breakfast, lunch, dinner or as a snack. They vary in taste according to the ingredients used...

Costa Rica Independence Day meal with a side of history

TASTE OF THE TROPICS: How to make Chorreadas with Palmito Cheese and Guacamango