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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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Expat Living

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

Ed Bernhardt -
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?

Coffee Guru -
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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Arts & Culture

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

CHoward -
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

Sarah Jordan -
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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Expat & Retirement Living

6 Reasons to Start Gardening in Costa Rica

The Tico Times -
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.
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Living in Costa Rica

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

The Tico Times -
Approximately 120,000 U.S. citizens reside in Costa Rica.
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Buying property

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

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

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

The Tico Times -
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.
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Advice

How to buy Costa Rican property without an MLS

The Tico Times -
To buy property in Costa Rica, where there's no Multiple Listing Service, presents some special challenges, but there is a work-around.
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Latest News

Influenza Variant Circulates in Costa Rica as Health Officials Urge Prevention

Health officials in Costa Rica have confirmed the presence of a new influenza A(H3N2) variant, subclade K, as cases of respiratory illnesses rise during...
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Top Prize Unsold in Costa Rica’s Gordo Navideño Lottery Draw

The Gordo Navideño 2025 draw wrapped up last night with a twist that left many stunned: the top prize went unclaimed because the winning...
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Honduras Waits Two Weeks for Final Election Result as Recount Dispute Drags On

Hondurans have now gone two weeks without knowing who their next president will be, as the country waits for a special count that will...
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Costa Rica Shifts Toward Regenerative Tourism Alongside Other Nations

Costa Rica has long stood out for its commitment to protecting natural areas through tourism. Now, our country joins a growing number of nations...
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