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How an Expat Became a Fan of La Sele in Costa Rica

Don Mateo -
When I first came to Costa Rica, I knew next to nothing about our national sport of fútbol. I called it soccer, because that...

Life at Costa Rica’s Stoplights: Street Vendors, Jugglers, and Survivors

Costa Rica halts most postal services to U.S. due to 15% import tax

Have You Ever in Costa Rica? A Fun Checklist for Expats & Travelers

Jardin La Torre, an Active Adult Community in Costa Rica

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An Expat’s Life with a Rescue Dog in Costa Rica

Don Mateo -
For the past 15 months I have been the primary caretaker of a bona fide street dog, a barrio zaguate called Dorothy. My wife...
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Costa Rica Replaces One-Lane Bridges as Traffic and Population Grow

Don Mateo -
As the infrastructure of Costa Rica advances, with new four-lane highways and a series of bypasses around San José that avoid the narrow, congested...
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The Most Clueless Gringo in Costa Rica: A Satirical Take on Expat Life

Don Mateo -
If part of your online day includes mindless scrolling through reels, you’ve probably seen the Dos Equis beer parody commercials. The original ads featured the...
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Why Costa Rica’s Drug Problem Persists and Possible Solutions

Don Mateo -
Illegal drugs, and the drug trade, are driving factors behind the ever-increasing murder rate in Costa Rica. This is a given. A combination of...
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New U.S. Diplomat Jennifer Savage Takes Charge at Costa Rica Embassy

Tico Times -
The U.S. Embassy in Costa Rica named Jennifer Savage as its new chargé d'affaires yesterday. She steps in to lead the diplomatic mission until...
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Chinese Influence in Costa Rica Grows from Business to Education

Don Mateo -
Will the 21st Century someday be known as the Chinese century? Time will tell. They seem to be off to a good start when...
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Costa Rica in the 90s From Mushrooms and Hammocks to a New Beginning

Don Mateo -
I love my life in Costa Rica, so it is more than a little ironic that I also once hit my own personal rock...
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A Costa Rica Expat and the Devil on His Shoulder

Don Mateo -
Everyone has a dark side—that little devil in your conscience that says, go ahead and do it! even though you know it’s wrong. It...
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Costa Rica Food Culture: From Bar Bocas to Fast Food Chains

Don Mateo -
Once upon a time in Costa Rica, you could walk into a bar, order a beer, and receive a free boca – a small...
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Why I Choose Real Life in Costa Rica Over the AI Hype

Don Mateo -
When it comes to AI, call me OG. Old school. I sometimes wish I could go back to a time before it existed. Artificial...
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