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Pic of the Day: Exploring Costa Rica on Independence Day weekend

What are your favorite nooks and crannies of Costa Rica — the places that make you proud to be a Tico or grateful to call the country your adopted home? 

Pic of the Day: Dressed in black, women march in memory of Allison Bonilla

Thousands across the country marched Sunday in memory of Allison Bonilla, María Luisa Cedeño and other women who have been victims of femicides in Costa Rica. 

Pic of the Day: Andrey Amador represents Costa Rica at Tour de France

Andrey Amador is the lone Costa Rican cyclist at the 2020 Tour de France.

Pic of the Day: Spectacular coastlines in Guanacaste, Costa Rica

Bordered on two sides by water, it's no surprise Costa Rica has many spectacular beaches. 

Pic of the Day: A Holy Week virtual service

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, Costa Rica has suspended all mass gatherings, including church and other religious services. 

Photos: Costa Rica facing the coronavirus pandemic

Here are scenes from Costa Rica as it faces the coronavirus pandemic.

Pic of the Day: The yellow-tailed oropendola

Start your week as we did: By listening to the unique call of the Montezuma oropendola, a bird endemic to southern Mexico and parts of Central America.

Pic of the Day: Hot chocolate with a garden view

Minutes outside of San José toward Cerro Zurquí, Sibú Chocolate serves some of the finest Costa Rican delicacies around. 

Pic of the Day: Swimming under a turquoise waterfall

You're never far from a waterfall when you're in Costa Rica. 

Pic of the Day: Immersed in nature on a quiet mountain road

Not 30 minutes out of San José, Costa Rica, you can find yourself fully immersed in nature. 

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Keylor Navas Leads Pumas Into Liga MX Final Second Leg

Keylor Navas has Pumas UNAM one match from the Liga MX title after delivering the kind of performance Costa Rican fans have watched for...

Panama Scraps Tax on Casino and Betting Winnings to Attract Tourists

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