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Why is the Cost of Living so high in Costa Rica?

The cost of living in Costa Rica seems prohibitive to many people, in particular expats form north North America who have a fixed income...

Is It Good for Kids to Drink Coffee?

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...

A Recipe for Making Costa Rica Inspired Ceviche

Anyone who has visited Latin America knows that people throughout these lands pride themselves on an amazing dish made of marinated raw fish, seafood...

Star Apples: The Other Star Fruit in Costa Rica

At the end of the dry season in April and May, citrus fruits, mangos and avocados are just beginning to form young fruits here...

Gardening in your Costa Rica Apartment with a Salad Bar Stand

Small urban gardens can be very productive and growing some of your own food is a great way to take charge of your health.

20 New Orchid Species Found in Costa Rica’s Protected Wildlife Areas

Costa Rica is home to a distinct variety of orchids. So much so that Costa Rica's national flower is the Guaria Morada orchid. ...

Costa Rica Still Waiting For Digital Nomad Regulations

Despite the fact that the law looking to take attract high paid mobile workers was passed last year by the National Assembly, the government...

3rd Dose Required For Costa Rica Public Employees and Minors 12 to 18

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

Voting in Costa Rica and the Upcoming Election

As you travel along the roads of Costa Rica you are quickly reminded of the upcoming election. Whether it be a dirt road through...

Epsom salts can help boost your Costa Rica garden’s fertility

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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The Grocery Delivery Service Expats in Costa Rica Keep Recommending

If you’ve lived in Costa Rica long enough, you know grocery shopping can be a half-day to full-day project.  Great things are abundant in Costa...

A Hole in the Road and a Hole in the Economy: Route 27’s Sinkhole Crisis

It opened on a Wednesday afternoon in late May, and within hours, it had swallowed part of one of the most important stretches of...

Chile’s Alejandro Tabilo Ends French Teen’s Roland Garros Run

Alejandro Tabilo gave Chile and Latin American tennis one of the stronger storylines of the French Open on Saturday, rallying past 17-year-old French wild...

Costa Rica Growth Expected to Slow as Global Risks Rise

The International Monetary Fund expects Costa Rica’s economy to slow in 2026, even as our country remains on solid footing compared with much of...