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

Costa Rica

Voting in Costa Rica and the Upcoming Election

Sarah Jordan - January 31, 2022

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

Expat & Retirement Living

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

Ed Bernhardt - January 29, 2022

HOME GARDENING: A simple spray made with magnesium-rich Epsom salts can improve production of tomato plants and other garden vegetables.

Costa Rica

A Few Costa Rica Bank Notes to be withdrawn from Circulation

The Tico Times - January 28, 2022

The United States embassy in Costa Rica has reminded everyone that lives or is traveling in Costa Rica to be aware that on February...

Arts and Culture

The Benefits of Adding Honey In Your Coffee

Coffee Guru - January 21, 2022

Have you ever wondered why you see people putting honey in their coffee instead of sugar or other alternatives? I was thinking about this...

Costa Rica

Filing U.S. Taxes In Costa Rica? What’s New in 2022 for Americans

In Costa Rica is Papaya the Ultimate Health Fruit?

Tico Times - January 17, 2022

HOME GARDENING: Ed Bernhardt gives the rundown on growing your own yummy and salubrious papaya.

Costa Rica

How are Allergies in Costa Rica?

CHoward - December 28, 2021

Costa Rica is known as the land of eternal springtime, especially in the Central Valley. As most know, springtime is synonymous with the allergy...