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What are Diatoms and how are they used in Costa Rica?

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A key ally in natural pest control is now available in Costa Rica.
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Expat Living

7 Homemade Pest-Control Recipes for the Costa Rica Rainy Season

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As the tropical rains increase in Costa Rica during the year, so do the bugs - and for the gardener, that can spell trouble.  Most...
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Arts and Culture

A Look Back: Remembering the Costa Rica Fourth of July Picnic in 1965

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Fifty-seven years ago in July was simply unforgettable. Sure, I was all of 6 years old, and had only just begun to have my...
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Arts and Culture

How to beat the rainy season in Costa Rica with kids

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I come from dry places. I am relatively new at motherhood. I am relatively new to Costa Rica. Therefore, the first downpours to trap me — along with a husband, a 3-year-old and a newborn — inside our small San José apartment filled me with dread.
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Environment and Wildlife

Learn to grow and cook the low-maintenance pigeon pea in Costa Rica

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During the dry season in Costa Rica, when the vegetation turns brown and the soil hardens, it’s difficult to grow any crops. But there...
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A Gardener’s Guide to the Costa Rican Rainy Season

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The rainy season is the perfect time to start, or rejuvenate, your tropical garden. Ed Bernhardt shows you how.
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Costa Rica Climbs in World Happiness Rankings for 2025

Costa Rica has climbed to sixth place in the 2025 World Happiness Report, marking its highest ranking ever and securing its first spot in...
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U.S. Embassy Warns of Histoplasmosis Risk from Caving in Costa Rica

The U.S. Embassy in Costa Rica has issued a warning about a heightened risk of histoplasmosis associated with caving activities. Costa Rica is regarded...
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Emma Raducanu Advances with Convincing Win at Miami Open

Emma Raducanu opened her 2025 Miami Open campaign with a decisive 6-2, 6-1 victory over Japanese teenager Sayaka Ishii on March 19 at Hard...
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