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Central Bank Phases Out Old Coins in Costa Rica

Tico Times -
The Central Bank of Costa Rica has set a deadline for three older coin denominations to leave everyday use. Starting July 1, 2026, the...

Can a New Supermax Prison Slow Costa Rica’s Gang Violence

Don’t Let an Expired or Missing Costa Rican Cédula Keep You from the Polls

Exchange Rate Climbs: What It Means for Your Costa Rica Budget

Why Costa Rica Traffic Fines Feel Out of Proportion on Rural Roads

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Costa Rica’s San Carlos Hospital Under Fire for 26-Year Appointment Waits

Tico Times -
Patients at San Carlos Hospital in northern Costa Rica are facing staggering delays for medical appointments, with some waits stretching as far as 26...
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Patient Lives at Stake as Costa Rica’s Night Flight Restriction Delays Transfers

Tico Times -
The Costa Rican Social Security Fund (CCSS) has raised concerns over a ban on nighttime flights at the nation's airfields, which has hindered prompt...
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Property Owners in Costa Rica Face Strict January 15 Luxury Tax Cutoff

Tico Times -
Property owners in Costa Rica have just days left to meet the deadline for the 2026 Luxury Home Tax. The Ministry of Finance issued...
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Costa Rica is the Land of Roadside Good Samaritans

Lindsay Losasso -
After nearly 14 years of living in Ticolandia, I have come to appreciate so many things about the Costa Rican culture, people, and way...
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Guanacaste Leads Coastal Recovery in Costa Rica Real Estate

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Costa Rica’s real estate market heads into 2026 with steady footing after recent adjustments in high-end coastal areas. Buyers and investors find a landscape...
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My Twice Yearly Parasite Routine in Costa Rica

Don Mateo -
Intestinal parasites are my companion in Costa Rica. Every six months or so I make a trip to the pharmacy and ask for pastillas...
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Funny English Shirts in Costa Rica and What They Really Mean

Don Mateo -
I recently took a bus from San Jose over the Cerro del Muerte to Pérez Zeledón. The driver was a young man around thirty....
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How Costa Rica’s 2026 Tax Changes Benefit Digital Nomads and Expats

Tico Times -
Independent workers across Costa Rica will soon have a simpler way to handle their income taxes. Starting January 1, 2026, a reform to the...
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Costa Rica Snake Prevention Tips for Homes and Gardens

Vincent Losasso -
Wanting to be close to nature is probably among the top five reasons that many folks from other countries cite when they decide to...
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Coming Home to Costa Rica on a Midnight Flight

Don Mateo -
My flight was scheduled for a late evening arrival. I prefer flying into Costa Rica in the daytime hours. From a window seat I...
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