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Possible Archaeological Find in Costa Rica Delays Water Project

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A long-awaited project to bring piped drinking water to Isla Caballo has hit another delay after crews uncovered ceramic pieces, shells and fossil material...
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Family Demands Answers on Missing Political Prisoners in Nicaragua

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Relatives of a retired military officer and his wife, who were detained a year ago in Nicaragua, demanded Saturday that the government of Daniel...
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General Cañas Highway Lane Closures Begin Monday in Costa Rica

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Drivers using the General Cañas Highway between Alajuela and San José should prepare for additional congestion beginning Monday as crews carry out eight days...
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Costa Rican Surfers Chase a Home Title as WSL Finals Day Runs at Playa Hermosa

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The quarterfinals, semifinals and final of the Garabito Surf City Pro all run Sunday at Playa Hermosa, with Leilani McGonagle carrying the strongest Costa Rican result into the closing rounds.
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Costa Rica Heavy Rains Cause Flooding and Travel Disruptions

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Heavy rains from Tropical Wave No. 32 left flooding, overflowing rivers, landslides and road problems across several parts of Costa Rica, while forecasters warned...
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Costa Rica Beach Overwhelmed by Trash Flowing Down Tárcoles River

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A Pacific beach with the potential to attract tourists has instead become one of the clearest examples of Costa Rica’s struggle with waste, as...
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Costa Rica’s Route 32 Reopens After a Morning Landslide Shuts the Highway

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Route 32 closed for about four hours Saturday morning after material fell on the San José-Limón highway. Here are the alternates and why the road can shut again.
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The Panama Canal Opened 112 Years Ago Today

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Twelve years of digging, an estimated 27,500 deaths and roughly $375 million ended quietly on the morning of August 15, 1914, when a single...
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Costa Rica Estate Becomes Refuge for Rare Agami Heron

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Around 1,000 agami herons have made a private estate in Guatuso their home, creating an unusual concentration of one of the most elusive heron...
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One of Costa Rica’s Must-Do Trips: The Water Taxi from Sierpe to Drake Bay

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There are some trips in Costa Rica where the journey is every bit as memorable as the destination. The water taxi from Sierpe to...
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Five Costa Rican Surfers Advance at Playa Hermosa WSL Event

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Five Costa Rican surfers remain in contention at the Garabito Surf City Pro after advancing to the round of 32 at the World Surf...
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Mother’s Day Is a Full National Holiday in Costa Rica

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Today is Día de la Madre, and it is a full national holiday in Costa Rica, not just a greeting-card occasion. Public offices are...
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Costa Rica Raises Yellow Alert as Tropical Wave Arrives

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If you are driving on the Caribbean side or through the Northern Zone today, check that your route is open before you leave the...
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U.S. and Costa Rica Discuss Deeper Security Cooperation

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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Costa Rican President Laura Fernández today as the two countries look to deepen security cooperation amid...
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Possible Archaeological Find in Costa Rica Delays Water Project

A long-awaited project to bring piped drinking water to Isla Caballo has hit another delay after crews uncovered ceramic pieces, shells and fossil material...
Read more

Family Demands Answers on Missing Political Prisoners in Nicaragua

Relatives of a retired military officer and his wife, who were detained a year ago in Nicaragua, demanded Saturday that the government of Daniel...
Read more

General Cañas Highway Lane Closures Begin Monday in Costa Rica

Drivers using the General Cañas Highway between Alajuela and San José should prepare for additional congestion beginning Monday as crews carry out eight days...
Read more

Costa Rican Surfers Chase a Home Title as WSL Finals Day Runs at Playa Hermosa

The quarterfinals, semifinals and final of the Garabito Surf City Pro all run Sunday at Playa Hermosa, with Leilani McGonagle carrying the strongest Costa Rican result into the closing rounds.
Read more
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