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From the Weeping Woman to the Naked Gringo: Costa Rica’s spookiest folklore

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Halloween is not considered a traditional holiday in Costa Rica, but the lore here is rich in scary stories.
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United Airlines Launches Direct San Francisco-Costa Rica Flight

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As of May 22, 2025, United Airlines will inaugurate a new daily direct route between San Francisco International Airport and San Jose's Juan Santamaría...
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US Citizen Voters in Costa Rica and Elsewhere Outside of the United States are Doing Something Right

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At this time, only ballots submitted by fax, email (where permitted) or by courier (DHL Fedex) will arrive in time to be counted. Donald Trump...
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Banana Production In Costa Rica: Another Perspective

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Often, we receive letters about issues we cover in the Tico Times. While most could be called "manifestos", wild conspiracy theories or personal attacks...
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Natural Pain Relief: Grow These Healing Plants in Your Costa Rican Garden

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We all have those days when little aches and pains flare up beyond the comfort zone.  If you’re tired of taking expensive pills and...
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Costa Rican Congresswoman Opposes Reintroduction of Live Bait Fishing

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Kattia Cambronero, a PLP Congresswoman, voiced her strong opposition to a recent initiative by INCOPESCA to reintroduce the capture and use of live bait...
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Impact of Dollar Exchange Rate on Costa Rica’s Economy in 2024

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The exchange rate is a concern for all Costa Ricans and foreigners residing in or visiting the country. Its impact on the national economy...
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How to Buy a Used Car in Costa Rica: Tips and Personal Experience

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Buying a used car in Costa Rica is a hit or miss proposition. The choices are endless, as can be the problems one encounters...
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Costa Rica’s Manuel Antonio National Park Faces Crisis

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The Manuel Antonio National Park, located in Quepos, is one of the most visited places by national and international tourists. Its natural beauties make...
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Motorcyclist in Costa Rica Becomes Unexpected Hero in Fiery Escazú Crash

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A motorcyclist became an unexpected hero last Monday in Escazú, Costa Rica, when he rescued a driver from a burning car following a dangerous...
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Costa Rican Bishop Presents Coffee and Honey to Pope at the Vatican

Monsignor Daniel Blanco, Auxiliary Bishop of San José, Costa Rica, presented Pope Leo XIV with a special gift during the general audience held at...
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Costa Rica in the 90s From Mushrooms and Hammocks to a New Beginning

I love my life in Costa Rica, so it is more than a little ironic that I also once hit my own personal rock...
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Costa Rica Report Uncovers Serious Flaws in Airport Runway

The resurfacing of the runway at Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport (AIDOQ), completed this past February, is now under judicial investigation, and at the...
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Costa Rica President Stays in Office Amid Legal Pressures and Speculation

President Rodrigo Chaves Robles has announced that he will not resign from the Presidency, ending months of speculation fueled by political rumors and legal...
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