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How to Save Money and Eat Healthier in Costa Rica with an Eco-Friendly Home Garden

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A closer look at a Costa Rica New Year’s Tradition

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Garden Fresh Tomatoes Made Easy in Costa Rica

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Costa Rican Ayote Squash Shines in Pumpkin Pie Recipe

Although Halloween pumpkin pie may not be a tradition in Costa Rica, pumpkin squashes are definitely alive and well here. Of course, they don’t...

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Costa Rica October Gardening Guide: Planting in the Rain

The weather in most of Costa Rica will remain much the same for October: more rain and then more rain. For gardeners, the heavy...

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Grow Tropical Ayote Squash in Costa Rica’s Rainy Season

During the last quarter of the year, the rains in most regions of Costa Rica are often overwhelming, particularly for gardeners. Even so, there...

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Natural Pain Relief: Grow These Healing Plants in Your Costa Rican Garden

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We all have those days when little aches and pains flare up beyond the comfort zone. If you’re tired of taking expensive pills and...

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August Gardening in Costa Rica: Working With The Rains

Ticos often refer to August as “canícula,” and it’s a month of change. There are mornings of intense heat and afternoons of heavy rains....

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Discovering Saragundí: Costa Rica’s Versatile Medicinal Plant

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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Corn, Culture, and Costa Rican Gardens

Costa Rica is a gardener’s paradise. With a climate that practically guarantees 365 days of gardening, locals enjoy a bounty of salad greens, tropical...

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New Bill Aims to Curb Perpetual Tourism in Costa Rica

As most travelers know, our country is a top tourist destination known for its natural beauty and friendly culture. However, many visitors to Costa...

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Press Freedom Crisis: 300+ Nicaraguan Journalists Forced Into Exile

The organization Reporters Without Borders (RSF) described this Friday as a "shameful farce" the celebration on March 1 of Journalist's Day in Nicaragua, as...

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