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Mel Gibson Reveals Love for Costa Rica on Joe Rogan Podcast

Many Hollywood stars love Costa Rica and choose to vacation in the country. Some have even bought their own houses to enjoy the country’s...
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Former Tourist Guide Shares Different Side of Costa Rica New Year

When I was very young, January the 2nd was the saddest day of the year. The Christmas tree was stripped bare of its ornaments...

Costa Rica Local Shares 10 Achievable Resolutions for the New Year

New Year is nearly here and that means a whole new list of resolutions. New Year always feels like a new beginning, and hence...

Costa Rica Volcano Drive Turns Into Tourist Survival Story

This was around ten years ago, so the details of the beginning of the day are a little fuzzy. My wife and I, in...

Luck and Tradition Shape Costa Rica Families New Year Celebrations

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

Costa Rica Drowns in Plastic Despite New Shopping Laws

I am currently building a collection of reusable shopping bags, courtesy of my local supermarket. The bags are said to have a shelf life...

Scents and Sensibility in Costa Rica: The Fragrant Life of a Tico Expat

About five percent of the world suffer from anosmia– having no sense of smell. Everyone has likely experienced this at least once on a...

Debunking Myths: Is Costa Rica Really a Socialist Country?

Facebook has numerous pages catering to the foreign community in Costa Rica. There are always a number of posts from people thinking about moving...

Costa Rica Internet at Risk as Maya-1 Cable Nears Expiration

Costa Rica faces a significant risk of internet disruption via the Maya-1 Cable, a vital sub-marine link that connects through the province of Limón....

Crossing Borders: A Costa Rican Resident’s Journey to Panama

After 25 years of residency in Costa Rica, I became a temporary tourist. My cedula expired, and the caja and I are a couple...

From Michigan to Honduras: A Peace Corps Journey in Central America

The Peace Corps recruiter visited our advanced entomology course at Michigan State University in the Fall of 1983. He was young, nervous, but gave...
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