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New Plant Species Discovered in Cerro Chirripo Costa Rica

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A new species of plant has been discovered recently in a remote part of Costa Rica high in the mountains. Gentiana bicentenaria is the...
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Moving or Investing in Costa Rica? Here is what you need to know

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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.
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The History of Quepos and Manuel Antonio Costa Rica

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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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Expat Living

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.
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Arts & Culture

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...
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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...
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Arts & Culture

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...
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VIDEO: How a Bird on my Porch in Costa Rica Relates to Wildlife and a Hole in a Tree

A white-winged dove recently decided that the hanging plant, sitting about head high a few steps from my front door, was just the right...
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Costa Rica Faces Tourism Slump Despite High Season

Costa Rica has recorded seven consecutive months of declining international tourist arrivals, a troubling trend that began in September 2024 and persisted through March...
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How Pope Francis Transformed Vatican Finances, Discipline & Ecology

Pope Francis implemented during his pontificate a number of significant measures—from reforming the Roman Curia to combating sexual abuse of minors within the Church....
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