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How Container Plants in Costa Rica Beautify the Home Naturally

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When I think about potted plants, a fond memory comes to mind from the days when I first arrived in Costa Rica. I was...
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RIP, Harry Belafonte: Iconic Singer and Activist Dies at 96

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Harry Belafonte, the superstar entertainer who introduced a Caribbean flair to mainstream US music and became well known for his deep personal investment in...
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Space Tico: Costa Rica’s Mauricio Hess Tells his NASA/JPL Story

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Mauricio Hess is from Moravia, San Jose and works at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL). In this interview he talks about his work and...
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Want to Grow Your Own Chocolate in Costa Rica?

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Would you like to have a chocolate tree right in your own back yard? In Costa Rica, it’s easy, particularly if you live in...
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Costa Rica Food and the Local Specialty – Chicharrones

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Taking pleasure in the simpler things that bring a bit of comfort and happiness is a way of life in Costa Rica. One thing...
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Homegrown Cas for a Delicious Costa Rica Fruit Drink

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

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The rains have touched down in Costa Rica and the season is upon us. Whether the cloudy afternoon skies or the downpours throughout some...
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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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President of the Costa Rican Social Security Fund pledges to strengthen it

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Alvaro Ramos was appointed as executive president of the Costa Rican Social Security Fund. On May 9, Dr. Román Macaya, who served as executive...
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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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Costa Rica Targets Higher-Spending Travelers Over Mass Tourism

Costa Rica is leaning further into a tourism strategy built around higher-value visitors, longer stays and experience-based travel, signaling a continued move away from...
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Grammy Winner Jon Batiste Announces First Costa Rica Concert

Grammy and Oscar-winning musician Jon Batiste will perform in Costa Rica for the first time this September, bringing a one-night orchestral concert to Parque...
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Costa Rica Bill Could Make Some Small Loans More Expensive

A government-backed bill moving through Costa Rica’s Legislative Assembly could make some small consumer loans more expensive by shifting them into a category that...
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Migrant Dollars Still Flowing Into Central America Despite New Fee

Remittances to Central America are still climbing in 2026, led by Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador, even as a new U.S. tax on some...
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