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Cost of living in Costa Rica from a U.S. Expat

Don Mateo -
Paradise doesn’t come cheap. Cars, gas, appliances, phones, TVs often cost more in Costa Rica. But not everything. Here’s a simple, like-for-like look at...
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Back North from Costa Rica: An Expat’s Culture Shock

Don Mateo -
I am presently away from Costa Rica. I am in a foreign country. I was born here, but it is now a different place...
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Costa Rica Traffic Accidents Drive Up Insurance Premiums

Tico Times -
Costa Rica's roads have turned into a deadly trap, with traffic accidents claiming more lives and causing more injuries than ever before. On Friday,...
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Learning Spanish Through Music in Costa Rica: Misheard Lyrics and Wins

Don Mateo -
One of the most challenging parts of learning a language is understanding songs in that language. In my early days of learning Spanish, I...
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Bank of America Predicts Stable Exchange Rate for Costa Rica

Tico Times -
Bank of America has released a fresh analysis of Costa Rica's economy, pointing to steady conditions ahead. The report predicts the dollar exchange rate...
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Costa Rica Bill Targets Public Drinking with Fines and Jail Time

Tico Times -
Lawmakers in Costa Rica have put forward a bill to crack down on drinking in public spaces, aiming to cut down on related disturbances...
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Life in Costa Rica vs the U.S.- A Expat’s Perspective

Don Mateo -
Do I miss living in the USA? It’s a question I’ve been asked many times by both Tico and Estadounidense friends and relatives. And...
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Da Vinci Code author finds peace in Costa Rica while promoting new novel

Tico Times -
Dan Brown, author of the famous novel The Da Vinci Code, which has sold more than 80 million copies, revealed that he lives in Costa...
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Celebrating Costa Rica Independence Day Through the Eyes of an Expat

Don Mateo -
Independence Day is almost here! If you live near a school, a soccer field, a parking lot, or a barrio with a lot of...
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Costa Rica Rental House Stories – From Doorknob Disasters to Gecko Guests

Vincent Losasso -
We’ve lived in a long line of rental properties over our time in Costa Rica. In sequential order, we started in a tiny apartment...
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Costa Rica Excluded as Deportation Option for Salvadoran Migrant

A senior official from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement testified in a federal court hearing that Costa Rica stands off-limits for deporting Kilmar Abrego...
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How Costa Rica’s Latest Climate Plan Protects Coasts and Cuts Emissions

Costa Rica has submitted its updated climate plan to the United Nations, setting new goals to protect and restore coastal wetlands as part of...
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Miss Mexico’s Walkout Protest Ends in Miss Universe Victory

Miss Mexico was crowned Miss Universe in Thailand on Friday, strutting to victory after several dramatic missteps before the final round, including staging a walkout...
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Costa Rica Football Federation Dismisses Coach Miguel Herrera

The Costa Rican Football Federation has ended its partnership with Mexican coach Miguel "El Piojo" Herrera after the national team missed out on the...
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