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When Bocas del Toro, Panama was part of Costa Rica

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Look closely at this mid-1800s map of Costa Rica, and you might spot some major differences. 
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Is Costa Rica the New Hotspot for Celebrity Vacations and Special Occasions?

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Several celebrities have decided to come to Costa Rica for the holidays. Gal Gadot, Shawn Mendes, and Gisele Bündchen chose the sun, beaches, and...
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Costa Rican Traditions Promise Prosperity in the New Year 

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If your ship didn’t come in this year, don’t despair. There’s always next year – and the eve of a new year might be...
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A closer look at a Costa Rica New Year’s Tradition

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Costa Ricans are fond of Santa Lucía flowers and have an interesting tradition of bestowing bouquets of these flowers to friends during the New Year to ensure prosperity.
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Lost Legacy Behind Latin America’s Favorite New Year Song

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One of the classic New Year's songs for our part of the world is called 'El Año Viejo'. If you have your radio tuned...
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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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Press Freedom Crisis: 300+ Nicaraguan Journalists Forced Into Exile

The organization Reporters Without Borders (RSF) described this Friday as a "shameful farce" the celebration on March 1 of Journalist's Day in Nicaragua, as...
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Reverse and Chaotic Migration Increases in Panama

More than 200 migrants departed this Thursday in boats from Miramar, a new exit point to Colombia via the Panamanian Caribbean, as the government...
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Expat Hair Struggles With Young Tico Barbers in Costa Rica

Finding the right barber, the one who follows your instructions and cuts your hair as you want it, can be a challenge. Especially for...
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