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Starbucks Invests $11 Million in Costa Rica to Open New Coffee Shops

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Starbucks is set to invest approximately $11 million over the next five years in Costa Rica, fueling the opening of at least 15 new...
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The Art City Tour Returns to San José with “For the Love of Chepe”

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The Art City Tour (ACT) returns to San José with the event “For the Love of Chepe” (“Por Amor a Chepe”), inviting the public...
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Local Restaurant Wars Show Costa Rica Business Reality

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Competition is good, right? It is arguably what most drives the capitalist system. An open marketplace of goods and services, for the buyer to...
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Costa Rica Grapples with Rural Gentrification and Property Prices

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A recent National University (UNA) survey reveals that 86.8% of Costa Ricans believe foreign residents are appropriating coastal properties. The study found that 76.9%...
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Costa Rica Studio Wimblu Explores Language Through Art and Film

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Wimblu, a creative documentary studio formed by three Costa Ricans, is set to host several events in anticipation of the release of the ninth...
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Pope Francis Names Costa Rican Coffee Best in the World

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Pope Francis chose Costa Rican coffee. During the traditional Wednesday audience in Vatican City, the head of the Catholic Church expressed his appreciation for...
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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 Rica Issues Public Health Advisory on Vaping and Fentanyl Risks

Costa Rica has issued a serious warning about the growing danger posed by vaping to public health, especially among minors. According to the Minister...
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What to Know About the Conclave to Elect the Next Pope

Cardinals from around the world will meet under Michelangelo's frescoes in the Sistine Chapel on May 7 to elect a new leader of the Catholic...
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Costa Rica’s Nekajui Hotel on Condé Nast Traveler 2025 Hot List

Condé Nast Traveler’s 2025 Hot List recognizes top new hotels worldwide, and Nekajui, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Guanacaste, Costa Rica, is among them. The...
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