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Costa Rica’s CCSS Board Paralysis Leaves Health Decisions in Limbo

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The board of directors of the Caja Costarricense de Seguro Social (CCSS), the institution that runs Costa Rica's public health and pension systems, has...
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Why is the Cost of Living so high in Costa Rica?

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The cost of living in Costa Rica seems prohibitive to many people, in particular expats form north North America who have a fixed income...
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Is It Good for Kids to Drink Coffee?

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If you’re a parent of a preteen or teenager, you probably know how hectic and stressful their schedules can get. As your kid moves...
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A Recipe for Making Costa Rica Inspired Ceviche

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Anyone who has visited Latin America knows that people throughout these lands pride themselves on an amazing dish made of marinated raw fish, seafood...
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Star Apples: The Other Star Fruit in Costa Rica

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At the end of the dry season in April and May, citrus fruits, mangos and avocados are just beginning to form young fruits here...
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Gardening in your Costa Rica Apartment with a Salad Bar Stand

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Small urban gardens can be very productive and growing some of your own food is a great way to take charge of your health.
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20 New Orchid Species Found in Costa Rica’s Protected Wildlife Areas

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Costa Rica is home to a distinct variety of orchids. So much so that Costa Rica's national flower is the Guaria Morada orchid. ...
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Costa Rica Still Waiting For Digital Nomad Regulations

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Despite the fact that the law looking to take attract high paid mobile workers was passed last year by the National Assembly, the government...
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3rd Dose Required For Costa Rica Public Employees and Minors 12 to 18

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The National Commission on Vaccination and Epidemiology (CNVE) has mandated that all public employees and children between the ages of 12 to 18 must...
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Voting in Costa Rica and the Upcoming Election

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As you travel along the roads of Costa Rica you are quickly reminded of the upcoming election. Whether it be a dirt road through...
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Epsom salts can help boost your Costa Rica garden’s fertility

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HOME GARDENING: A simple spray made with magnesium-rich Epsom salts can improve production of tomato plants and other garden vegetables.
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A Few Costa Rica Bank Notes to be withdrawn from Circulation

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The United States embassy in Costa Rica has reminded everyone that lives or is traveling in Costa Rica to be aware that on February...
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The Benefits of Adding Honey In Your Coffee

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Have you ever wondered why you see people putting honey in their coffee instead of sugar or other alternatives? I was thinking about this...
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Filing U.S. Taxes In Costa Rica? What’s New in 2022 for Americans

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As Americans, we have the freedom to live almost anywhere in the world. With its relaxed culture and breathtaking landscapes, Costa Rica is one...
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Iberojet Adds Third Weekly Flight Between Madrid and Costa Rica

Spanish carrier Iberojet will add a third weekly flight between Madrid and San José beginning in late November, expanding one of Costa Rica's few...
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Costa Rica Lawmaker Revives Cable Car Idea for Chirripó Summit

Costa Rica's highest point is hard to reach, and for the past half-century that difficulty has been the policy. A proposal now circulating in...
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Electric Cars in Costa Rica Face a Higher Sales Tax

Costa Rica's Finance Ministry has increased the selective consumption tax applied to electric vehicles, a change Finance Minister Rodrigo Chaves announced Wednesday evening and...
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Costa Rica Betting Operation Lands California Man in Federal Prison

A California man who survived an assassination attempt outside an Escazú café more than a decade ago has been sentenced to federal prison for...
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