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Discovering Saragundí: Costa Rica’s Versatile Medicinal Plant

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Have you ever heard of Saragundí? This fascinating plant, scientifically known as Senna alata, is a hidden gem in Costa Rica's rich botanical world....
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July Gardening in Costa Rica: Harvest, Plant And Compost

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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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Costa Rica’s June Gardening Secrets: From Lush Lawns to Bountiful Harvests

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Sunny, clear morning skies, rainy afternoons and ripening fruit on the trees are all part of June days in Costa Rica. June is also...
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Costa Rica May Gardening: Tips and Tricks for a Bountiful Harvest

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May is perhaps the most important gardening month of the year in Costa Rica. Farmers across the country are planting their crops this month,...
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Growing Corn in Costa Rica: A Cultural Tradition and Gardening Guide

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Corn, maíz in Spanish, is deeply rooted in the culture of Costa Rica and Latin America. Indigenous people were the first to begin cultivating...
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Taro: A Tropical Root Crop for the Costa Rica Home Garden

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Unless you live in the high mountainous regions of the country, growing potatoes in the home garden is practically impossible. We’ve tried it, and...
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Costa Rica’s Liberia Airport Reopens Early After Runway Repairs

Costa Rica's Daniel Oduber Quirós Airport in Guanacaste has resumed operations after a week-long closure for runway maintenance. Although the work was initially scheduled...
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6 Wild Cats of Costa Rica: From Jaguars to Oncillas

The cat family is well represented in Costa Rica with six different species of felines calling the small country home. Throughout my years of...
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Costa Rica cracks down on terror suspect – extradites murder fugitive

Costa Rica’s Immigration Police announced the arrest of a 38-year-old Syrian national suspected of ties to terrorist activities on Tuesday. The arrest took place...
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