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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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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 Crime Watch as Car Robberies Increase Near SJO Airport

The U.S. Embassy in Costa Rica has issued an urgent alert to travelers near Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) following reports of two separate...
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Nicaragua Withdraws from UN Food Agency After Hunger Report

Nicaragua announced its withdrawal from the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) on Tuesday and demanded the closure of its offices in Managua,...
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Will Airfare to Central America from Costa Rica Get Cheaper?

Costa Rica may soon see a surge in affordable flights to neighboring Central American countries. The Legislative Assembly has approved a bill that would...
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