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Pope Francis Names Costa Rican Coffee Best in the World

Tico Times - January 13, 2025

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When Bocas del Toro, Panama was part of Costa Rica

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Is Costa Rica the New Hotspot for Celebrity Vacations and Special Occasions?

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Costa Rican Traditions Promise Prosperity in the New Year

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Luck and Tradition Shape Costa Rica Families New Year Celebrations

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As the clock strikes midnight and the fireworks light up the night sky, thousands of Costa Rican families will have prepared for the rituals...

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A Healthy Costa Rica New Year: Blended Green Juice

Here’s a healthy idea for the New Year: make green juices for boosting your health and vitality. Everyone can take advantage of these healthy...

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8 Costa Rican New Year Traditions: From Grapes to Beaches

New Year's is celebrated in countless ways across the world with each country ringing in the New Year with its own unique traditions. Costa...

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Christmas Between Cultures: Tamales Meet Santa in Costa Rica

Moving from one country to another and from one culture to another means a double set of traditions to consider. Accepting new customs doesn’t...

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Costa Rican Nativity Scenes Are A Unique Holiday Tradition

Adelia Oreamuno's Nativity scene takes the viewer on a world tour. It includes Canada, with moose and a Mountie; the United States, from sea to shining sea; Vietnam and Thailand, with a tuk tuk car and elepants; and Africa, with various wild animals.

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An Age Old Christmas Tradition: Making tamales in Costa Rica

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Doña Flor Arguedas has been making tamales since she was 22. That was the year she got married. Her new mother-in-law told her, "Get...

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