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New Prepaid Card Lets Costa Ricans Pay Bus and Train Fares Without a Bank Account

Tico Times - March 14, 2026

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Costa Rica Wildlife Encounters at Home

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What’s in a name? Naming nuance in Costa Rica

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Cow Wrangling and Camera Trapping in Costa Rica

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The Libertarian Case for Legalizing Drugs in Costa Rica

Don Mateo -

I have a friend who describes himself as an anarcho-capitalist libertarian. He believes in total individual freedom He calls speed bumps “Commie humps,” scoffs at speed limits,...

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Costa Rican Hospital Climbs Ranks Among Latin America’s Best in 2026

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A local private hospital has earned recognition in a major international ranking, placing it among Latin America's leading medical centers for specialized surgeries in...

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Popeyes Unveils Biggest Outlet in Costa Rica at Santa Ana Trade Center

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Popeyes launched its biggest outlet today marking a key step in its local growth. The new spot sits in the Santa Ana Trade Center...

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Costa Rica Voted for Change Now It Must Decide What Kind

Don Mateo -

The people have spoken. Laura Fernandez is our new president. The next four years in Costa Rica will be interesting. As the handpicked successor...

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Central Bank Phases Out Old Coins in Costa Rica

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The Central Bank of Costa Rica has set a deadline for three older coin denominations to leave everyday use. Starting July 1, 2026, the...

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Can a New Supermax Prison Slow Costa Rica’s Gang Violence

Don Mateo -

Last year I wrote an article suggesting that Costa Rica build a maximum security prison like the one in El Salvador. The idea was...

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Don’t Let an Expired or Missing Costa Rican Cédula Keep You from the Polls

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With national elections set for February 1, Costa Rican citizens face a final push to secure their identity cards before heading to the polls....

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Exchange Rate Climbs: What It Means for Your Costa Rica Budget

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The Costa Rican colón has dropped against the US dollar in recent days, with the exchange rate moving closer to the 500 colones per...

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Why Costa Rica Traffic Fines Feel Out of Proportion on Rural Roads

Don Mateo -

I once got a speeding ticket for going about 30 kph over the posted speed limit on the Costanera Sur highway near Jacó. While...

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Costa Rica’s San Carlos Hospital Under Fire for 26-Year Appointment Waits

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Patients at San Carlos Hospital in northern Costa Rica are facing staggering delays for medical appointments, with some waits stretching as far as 26...