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Protest Caravan to Santa Ana Could Slow Traffic West of San José

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Shuttle drivers roll from La Sabana to Santa Ana at 7:30 a.m. over new 2027 marchamo fees. Expect delays.
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Have a US Visa Appointment Wednesday? The Embassy Will Be Closed

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The US Embassy and visa section in San José close Nov. 11 for Veterans Day and reopen Thursday.
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Costa Rica Paid $701 Million More for Fuel This Year as Diesel Soared

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Costa Rica's fuel imports cost $2,267 million through September, up 44.77%, as the average barrel rose 37% and diesel led the increase.
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Costa Rica Asks You to Cut Water Use as the El Niño Dry Season Begins

The Tico Times -
Costa Rica's water utility wants you to save water as the dry season starts this week under a strong El Niño. There is no rationing yet. Here is what it is asking.
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Spot an Injured Animal on Route 27? Don’t Touch It. Here’s Who to Call

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If you see an injured animal on Route 27, the toll highway between San José and the central Pacific coast, don't pull over and...
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Costa Rica’s Marchamo Amnesty Is Off for 2027, So Pay by Dec. 31

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The 2027 marchamo amnesty failed, so older unpaid years still carry interest and fines. A new bill targets 2028. Here is what to pay now.
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Guanacaste Town Hall Took 29 Million Colones in Cash Its Bank Refused

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A Guanacaste town hall kept 29.3 million colones in cash after Banco Nacional refused it. Audit documents detail what staff and the mayor said.
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Driving South This Week? Térraba Bridge Closures Run Through November 14

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If you're driving the Interamericana Sur through Palmar Norte this week, check the clock before you leave. The bridge over the Térraba River, between...
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Costa Rica’s Dry Season Starts This Week in Guanacaste and the Central Valley

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If you live in or are visiting Guanacaste or the Central Valley, the rain is about to switch off. Costa Rica's dry season settles...
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Diesel Up 17% as Costa Rica Prices Rise for a Second Straight Month

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Costa Rica's cost of living is climbing again. Consumer prices rose 0.39% in October, and the year-on-year rate reached 0.55%, the second straight month...
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Alcaraz Wins First Paris Masters Title Ahead of ATP Finals

Steven Hodel -
Carlos Alcaraz won his first Paris Masters title Sunday, beating American Ben Shelton 7-6 (5), 7-5 to claim his fifth trophy of the season...
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Bird Watching Helps Older Adults Stay Sharp, and in Costa Rica It Costs Almost Nothing

The Tico Times -
A study of 1,684 nursing home residents found bird watching supports memory, mobility and social wellbeing. Here is how to set it up at home in Costa Rica.
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How Living in Costa Rica Changed the Way I See the World

Don Mateo -
When speaking of the 1980s and 90s, I like to refer to it as the previous century. “In the previous century, we didn’t have...
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Costa Rica Heads to Ecuador and Argentina Without Keylor Navas

Steven Hodel -
Bryan Ruiz will take Costa Rica into its toughest test of the year without Keylor Navas. The veteran goalkeeper was left out of the...
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Protest Caravan to Santa Ana Could Slow Traffic West of San José

Shuttle drivers roll from La Sabana to Santa Ana at 7:30 a.m. over new 2027 marchamo fees. Expect delays.
Read more

Have a US Visa Appointment Wednesday? The Embassy Will Be Closed

The US Embassy and visa section in San José close Nov. 11 for Veterans Day and reopen Thursday.
Read more

Costa Rica Paid $701 Million More for Fuel This Year as Diesel Soared

Costa Rica's fuel imports cost $2,267 million through September, up 44.77%, as the average barrel rose 37% and diesel led the increase.
Read more

Costa Rica Asks You to Cut Water Use as the El Niño Dry Season Begins

Costa Rica's water utility wants you to save water as the dry season starts this week under a strong El Niño. There is no rationing yet. Here is what it is asking.
Read more