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Pandora Closes All Five Stores in Costa Rica, Leaving Shoppers With Questions

The Tico Times -
Jewelry retailer Pandora has closed all five of its stores in Costa Rica, leaving customers wondering whether the popular Danish brand plans to reopen...
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Water Upgrades for Jacó, Quepos and Manuel Antonio Stall After Seven Years

The Tico Times -
A loan-funded program to upgrade water systems in Jacó, Quepos, Manuel Antonio, Limón and Guácimo has reached just 25% completion after seven years, according...
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Costa Rica’s Pensionado Visa Ranks Fourth in Global Retirement Index

The Tico Times -
Costa Rica's Pensionado visa ranks fourth of 46 retirement programs worldwide on its $1,000 income rule and tax treatment. Paperwork is the weak spot.
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Dollar Holds as Central Bank Warns US Rates Could Push It Higher

The Tico Times -
The dollar has eased from its early-October high, but Central Bank President Róger Madrigal warns a widening US rate gap could lift it again.
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Fruit, Roadside Traditions and the Seasons of Guanacaste

Vincent Losasso -
I’m not good with exact dates. Ask me when my boys were born or when I got married and you’ll see an uneasy look...
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Costa Rica Among Only Two Latin American Countries Where Most Say Nation Is on Right Track

The Tico Times -
Costa Rica is one of only two Latin American countries where a majority believes the nation is heading in the right direction, according to the 2026 Latinobarómetro.
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Costa Rica Plans to Spread El Niño Power Costs Over Three Years of Bills

The Tico Times -
A government directive proposes recovering the extra cost of generating electricity during El Niño through rates over 36 months to avoid abrupt increases.
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El Niño Leaves Guanacaste Dry and My Family Rationing Water

Vincent Losasso -
El Niño has turned Guanacaste's rainy season brown. One expat on dry rivers, thirsty wildlife and water rationing at home.
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The Costa Rica Bike Ride I Was Lucky to Survive

Don Mateo -
Two anonymous Ticos once prevented me from doing one of the more insane things I have ever thought of doing in my life. It...
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Costa Rica Red Taxis Can Now Be Booked Through Uber

The Tico Times -
Uber users in Costa Rica can now request one of the country’s licensed red taxis directly through the app. Uber Taxi started yesterday with...
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Is Living in Costa Rica Without a Car Really Possible?

Don Mateo -
To car or not to car, that is the question. Can you live happily in Costa Rica without the convenience of an automobile? The...
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Demolished Pavones Restaurant owner releases book about the experience

Guest Author -
For nearly two decades, Nicholas Cena has called Pavones, Costa Rica, home. What began as a visit to see his sister eventually became a...
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Dollar Rebounds From Record Low but Year-End Could Favor the Colón Again

The Tico Times -
The dollar hit its highest level since June after a record low, but seasonal inflows could push it back down. Here is what banks are paying.
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Used-Car Importers Take Costa Rica’s New Vehicle Tax Formula to Court

The Tico Times -
Costa Rica's used-car importers will challenge in court a Hacienda decree they say doubles or triples import taxes. The ministry cites evasion.
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Pandora Closes All Five Stores in Costa Rica, Leaving Shoppers With Questions

Jewelry retailer Pandora has closed all five of its stores in Costa Rica, leaving customers wondering whether the popular Danish brand plans to reopen...
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Costa Rica’s Grecia to Get New Wyndham Hotel

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has announced plans to open a 168-room hotel in Grecia, by 2028, bringing another international hotel brand to an area...
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Panama Earthquake Aftershocks Could Shake Costa Rica for Weeks

Costa Rica could experience more tremors in the coming days and weeks as Panama continues to record aftershocks from yesterday's powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake....
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Transnica Restarts Bus Service Between Costa Rica and Nicaragua

International bus company Transnica announced that it is restarting daily service between San José, Costa Rica and Managua today following a temporary court ruling...
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