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Living in Costa Rica

In Costa Rica, Rising Cost of Living Impacts Thousands of Families

Due to the increase in the cost of living, 138,000 families will not have sufficient income to purchase the basic food supply, according to...
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Maracuya: Passion Fruit that is an enjoyable Costa Rica Treat

Maracuya, which is commonly translated to “passion fruit”, is very well-loved in Costa Rica, and for good reason. You couldn’t be blamed for thinking...

Gardening in Costa Rica: The art of seed-saving

HOME GARDEN: Ed Bernhardt makes the case that we need now more than ever to start saving our seeds

Hatha Yoga in Costa Rica: 5 basic steps for Success

Every year, people from around the world come to Costa Rica to practice yoga – whether they are experienced, erstwhile or brand-new practitioners. From beachfront...

Costa Rica and The Metaverse: What it could all Mean

In the past couple of years, huge tech companies and conglomerates around the world have started to discuss something called the metaverse. Facebook and...

New Plant Species Discovered in Cerro Chirripo Costa Rica

A new species of plant has been discovered recently in a remote part of Costa Rica high in the mountains. Gentiana bicentenaria is the...

Moving or Investing in Costa Rica? Here is what you need to know

Natural beauties, tropical climate, beautiful beaches, jungles full of exotic flora and fauna, volcanoes, social peace, stable democracy, country without an army, 6% of...

How to: Driver’s Licenses in Costa Rica

The Tico Times has experience with some of the less publicized aspects of living in Costa Rica: the laws, the social intricacies and the cultural norms beyond learning to say, “Pura Vida, mae.”

Christmas in Costa Rica: Holiday gifts that will live on all year

Our Home Gardening columnist names some regional plants that can help you give green this holiday season.

Buckwheat: A Versatile Costa Rica Superfood

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

The History of Quepos and Manuel Antonio Costa Rica

The fascinating history of Quepos and Manuel Antonio, from the Spanish invasion to the banana company to the national park to the marina.
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