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Coldplay will play before a capacity crowd in Costa Rica

The Tico Times - March 16, 2022

Star Apples: The Other Star Fruit in Costa Rica

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Gardening in your Costa Rica Apartment with a Salad Bar Stand

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

The Tico Times’ tennis section covers the ATP and WTA tours, the four Grand Slams, and Latin American players competing on the international circuit for English-speaking readers in Costa Rica and Central America. Reporting by Tennis Correspondent Steven Hodel. Subscribe via RSS to follow our coverage.

Buckwheat: A Versatile Costa Rica Superfood

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Gardening columnist Ed Bernhardt was surprised to find that buckwheat, a superfood popular in northern climes, grows well in Costa Rica, too.

Hügelkultur: tricky on the tongue, amazing results in a Costa Rica garden

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Ed Bernhardt explains an all-natural gardening technique that has at least one Costa Rican farm producing far more than before.

Why is Coffee Called A Cup of Joe?

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If you have been drinking coffee for awhile, then you have probably heard coffee referred to as ‘Joe’ at some point. Have you ever...

How to get by on a shoestring in Costa Rica: The story of Banana Bread Steve

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A while back I met Steve, who had lived in Hawaii for many years. He moved to Costa Rica because Hawaii had become very...

The Carao Tree in Costa Rica

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Costa Rica’s landscape is a country sprawling in greenery swallowing you up in all of its beautiful variety of trees. One that stands out...

6 Reasons to Start Gardening in Costa Rica

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Whether you've got a lot of space or a little, a green thumb or knack for killing plants, "Home Gardening" columnist Ed Bernhardt explains why this is the time to plan your Costa Rican garden.

Embassies advise U.S. citizens to ‘keep a low profile’ due to Middle East tension

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Approximately 120,000 U.S. citizens reside in Costa Rica.

Will U.S. election outcome drive people to Costa Rica?

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It's a refrain you'll hear from Trump and Clinton supporters alike: If the other candidate wins, they're moving to Costa Rica.

Buying property in Costa Rica in the digital age: 10 resources

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If you are interested in buying a property in Costa Rica, these digital tools can be useful in finding the best property and helping you through the decision-making process.