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Why Expats Are Trading Costa Rican Residency For Tourist Status

Tico Times - April 3, 2025

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The Thrilling and Dangerous Reality of Motorcycles in Costa Rica

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Barrio Dogs: The Street-Smart Canines of Costa Rica

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30 Years in Costa Rica and Heading to a High School Reunion

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Costa Rica’s New Agrarian Law: What Property Owners Must Know

Jorge Montero -

In Costa Rica there is a strong area of the law which is Agrarian Law. This area of the law, which is highly specialized,...

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Tracing the Frozen Footprints on Costa Rica’s Historic Mountain of Death

I was once in danger of freezing to death in Costa Rica. That's right– imagine the irony of dying of hypothermia in the tropics....

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IMF Criticizes Costa Rica’s Exchange Rate Policy Amid a Stronger Colón

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has commented on Costa Rica's exchange rate, urging the country to allow greater flexibility in response to market conditions...

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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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Why Mosquitoes in Costa Rica Are Winning Against Insecticides

Did you know that mosquitoes in Costa Rica are getting smarter? According to the Association of Microbiologists and Clinical Chemists, these tiny pests are...

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Eavesdropping in Costa Rica Will Supercharge Your Spanish Fluency

Eavesdropping – the very word in English suggests a rude and invasive action. It conjures up images of a wiretap, or an ear against...

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