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Expat Battles Exotic Bugs and Parasites in Costa Rica Paradise

When I first made the move from the northern US to the tropics, it took my immune system a while to adjust. In my...

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...

Costa Rican Currency Market Shows Steady Dollar Decline

The start of 2025 has been marked by a drop in the exchange rate. On Monday, the average worth of each dollar hit ¢508.82,...

Expat’s Theft Reveals Growing Property Crime in Costa Rica

For the third time in my thirty plus years in Costa Rica, I was a victim of property theft. It happened two days before...

HGTV’s New Show Follows Canadian Couple’s Costa Rica Hotel Dream

Canadian couple Luke Shantz and Steph Sitt decided to make a bold move and relocate to Costa Rica without ever setting foot in the...

Costa Rica Jungle Trail Adventure With Two Very Different Dogs

When I go to the beach, part of my routine is a strenuous jungle hike every morning. While the distance covered is only about...
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El Salvador Offers Prison Space to House US Criminals and Migrants

El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele offered to imprison dangerous "criminals" from the United States and foreigners sent from the United States in his country's...

US Backs Costa Rica in Stand Against Chinese Tech Influence

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio offered Costa Rica support on Tuesday to face "blackmail" from Chinese companies, before continuing his trip to Guatemala,...

Local Restaurant Wars Show Costa Rica Business Reality

Competition is good, right? It is arguably what most drives the capitalist system. An open marketplace of goods and services, for the buyer to...