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Costa Rica Expat Living: My Time in a Traditional Tico House

I once lived in a traditional rural Tico house. There are not as many around as there once were, but they remain a cheap...

Costa Rica’s Tourism Industry Alarmed by Rising Crime

Costa Rica's reputation as an idyllic tourist destination is being threatened by a recent surge in violent crime. The tourism industry, which makes up...

Guatemala’s Climate Crisis: Indigenous Lives at Risk

In the village of San Pablo Las Delicias, in northern Guatemala, María Baten weeps over the lack of rain. "I have no water, I...

The Little Differences of living in Costa Rica as an Expat

Every place where we live around the world has its own culture and lifestyle that make it a unique place to live. When we...

17 Arrested in Costa Rica for Defrauding American Retirees

A major operation by Costa Rica's Judicial Investigation Agency (OIJ) has led to 17 arrests linked to an international fraud ring that targeted American...

Costa Rica’s Waters Heat Up: The El Niño Effect Unmasked

Costa Rica is experiencing a rising trend in ocean temperatures, with recent measurements showing the highest levels ever recorded in the country. Scientists attribute...
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Starlink Cleared for Costa Rica Launch, Bridging Digital Divide

Starlink, the groundbreaking satellite Internet service birthed by tech expert Elon Musk, has been greenlit to operate in Costa Rica by the Superintendence of...

The Little Differences of living in Costa Rica as an Expat

Every place where we live around the world has its own culture and lifestyle that make it a unique place to live. When we...

Gisele Bündchen: Finding Peace in Costa Rica

Supermodel Gisele Bündchen recently spoke to CBS’ correspondent Lee Cowan, whom she invited to her home in Santa Teresa, Costa Rica. During the interview, Bündchen...

Costa Rica Declares National State of Emergency Over Migrant Surge

The government of Costa Rica announced a state of national emergency on Tuesday in response to the dramatically increasing number of migrants crossing its...