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Costa Rican Ayote Squash Shines in Pumpkin Pie Recipe

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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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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Green Gifts from Nature: Plants that Heal and Nourish

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Another year has come to an end, and it’s time to celebrate and give thanks. Here are a few suggestions for your Costa Rica...
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Alaska Airlines Offers 30% Discount on Flights to Costa Rica and Beyond

Alaska Airlines has launched a short-term sale, cutting 30% off base fares for flights between the U.S., Canada, and destinations in Mexico and Central...
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Costa Rica Closes Major Airports After Power Failure

Costa Rica faced major travel disruptions this morning after a power failure crippled the national radar system, forcing the closure of its airspace and...
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Costa Rica’s President Chaves Claims Win as Congress Fails to Remove His Immunity

Costa Rica's President Rodrigo Chaves expressed relief and defiance yesterday after congress failed to strip him of his legal immunity. The vote, which took...
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UN Experts: Nicaragua extends repression beyond its borders, targeting exiles

A group of UN experts denounced on Tuesday that the Nicaraguan government has extended its repression of critics of co-presidents Daniel Ortega and Rosario...
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