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A Look Back: Remembering the Costa Rica Fourth of July Picnic in 1965

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Fifty-seven years ago in July was simply unforgettable. Sure, I was all of 6 years old, and had only just begun to have my...
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Why the 2026 World Cup Feels Strange Without La Sele

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It is still hard to believe that, even with the gift of an expanded 48-team field, I am watching only the second World Cup...
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NYT Highlights Costa Rica as North Americans Weigh Life Abroad

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Costa Rica is again being presented to U.S. readers as one of the countries where Americans can still find a practical path to living...
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Costa Rica Makes Global Top 16 for North Americans Moving Abroad

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Costa Rica has landed on a new international list of the most sought-after places for North Americans who want to live abroad, as demand...
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Costa Rica Dollar Exchange Rate May Have Hit Bottom

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For the better part of 2026, the story for anyone earning dollars in Costa Rica has been the same: the colón keeps getting stronger,...
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Middle Class Life in Costa Rica vs the United States

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According to the website Franchisetimes.com, my household income in Costa Rica puts me solidly in the middle class. I live comfortably, if simply. Bills...
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Costa Rica Residency Delays in 2026: What Foreign Residents Should Expect

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For many foreigners planning to live in Costa Rica, the residency process in 2026 has required one essential quality: patience. Applicants are currently facing delays...
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Costa Rica’s Farmers Markets Are Still the Best Place to Buy Local

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Every weekend, towns across Costa Rica close off a street or fill a covered hall with tables of mangoes, hands of banana, fresh cheese...
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IKEA Begins Costa Rica Rollout: Start Practicing Your Allen Wrench Skills Now

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IKEA is moving closer to opening in Costa Rica, and the country’s future furniture shoppers may want to start getting familiar with flat-pack boxes,...
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What It Really Costs to Live in Costa Rica as an Expat in 2026

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Costa Rica remains one of the most popular destinations in Latin America for retirees, remote workers and foreign residents, but the old idea that...
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Costa Rica Adds Crocodile Warning Signs at Beaches and Rivers

Costa Rica has begun installing 55 warning signs at beaches, rivers, national parks and conservation areas where crocodiles and caimans are known to live,...
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Costa Rica Drops Plate Rule as Vacation Traffic Heads to the Coasts

San José’s weekday vehicle plate restriction will be suspended from July 6 to July 17 as Costa Rica starts its midyear school vacation period,...
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Costa Rica to Start Major Road and Rail Works — and Braces for Gridlock

Costa Rica's transport ministry is preparing to launch seven major road and rail projects in the coming months, and it is already warning drivers...
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Costa Rica Airport Now Selling Fast Track Access

International travelers using Juan Santamaría International Airport now have a paid option to move through some of the terminal’s busiest checkpoints more quickly. Airport...
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