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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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Panama Union Leader Saúl Méndez Goes into Exile in Bolivia

The leader of Panama’s main union, Saúl Méndez, accused of fraud and money laundering, left for exile in Bolivia this Saturday. He had taken...
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A Closer Look at the Elusive Purple Gallinule in Costa Rica

Quick! Think of a purple bird! It’s a little difficult, right? I searched my brain and came up with a purple martin. A small...
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El Salvador at Center of Controversial U.S.-Venezuela Detainee Exchange

Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele received the 10 Americans exchanged on Friday between Washington and Caracas for 252 Venezuelans who had spent four months in...
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Costa Rican Lottery Official Investigated in Money Laundering Case

Another money laundering case has shaken Costa Rica. Following a series of raids that dismantled a laundering network operating through legal and illegal lottery...
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