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How Container Plants in Costa Rica Beautify the Home Naturally

Tico Times - July 2, 2023

When I think about potted plants, a fond memory comes to mind from the days when I first arrived in Costa Rica. I was...

RIP, Harry Belafonte: Iconic Singer and Activist Dies at 96

April 25, 2023

Space Tico: Costa Rica’s Mauricio Hess Tells his NASA/JPL Story

October 11, 2022

Want to Grow Your Own Chocolate in Costa Rica?

October 11, 2022

Costa Rica Food and the Local Specialty – Chicharrones

June 6, 2022

Arts and Culture

Homegrown Cas for a Delicious Costa Rica Fruit Drink

Ed Bernhardt - June 5, 2022

Many sodas (mom-and-pop cafés) and homes around Costa Rica serve a natural fruit drink called fresco de cas. The cas fruit is blended with...

Arts and Culture

What are the 5 Best Costa Rican Foods to have During Rainy Season

Tico Times - May 28, 2022

The rains have touched down in Costa Rica and the season is upon us. Whether the cloudy afternoon skies or the downpours throughout some...

Costa Rica

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

CHoward - May 26, 2022

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

Costa Rica

President of the Costa Rican Social Security Fund pledges to strengthen it

Ileana Fernandez - May 11, 2022

Alvaro Ramos was appointed as executive president of the Costa Rican Social Security Fund. On May 9, Dr. Román Macaya, who served as executive...

Arts and Culture

Is It Good for Kids to Drink Coffee?

Coffee Guru - April 29, 2022

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...

Costa Rica

Delizia: The Art of Fine Wine in Costa Rica

Coldplay will play before a capacity crowd in Costa Rica

The Tico Times - March 16, 2022

The biggest concert of the year is about to happen this Friday, March 18 and anticipation is growing with the arrival of 3 of...

A Recipe for Making Costa Rica Inspired Ceviche

Tico Times - March 12, 2022

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

Arts and Culture

Growing the ‘Food of the Gods’ in Costa Rica: Cacao and Chocolate

Tico Times - March 6, 2022

HOME GARDENING: Tropical home gardeners have the luxury of being able to grow their own cacao and make their own chocolate

Star Apples: The Other Star Fruit in Costa Rica

Ed Bernhardt - March 5, 2022

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