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Costa Rica Volcano Drive Turns Into Tourist Survival Story

Vincent Losasso -
This was around ten years ago, so the details of the beginning of the day are a little fuzzy. My wife and I, in...
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Luck and Tradition Shape Costa Rica Families New Year Celebrations

The Tico Times -
As the clock strikes midnight and the fireworks light up the night sky, thousands of Costa Rican families will have prepared for the rituals...
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Expat Living

Costa Rica Drowns in Plastic Despite New Shopping Laws

Don Mateo -
I am currently building a collection of reusable shopping bags, courtesy of my local supermarket. The bags are said to have a shelf life...
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Expat Living

Scents and Sensibility in Costa Rica: The Fragrant Life of a Tico Expat

Don Mateo -
About five percent of the world suffer from anosmia– having no sense of smell. Everyone has likely experienced this at least once on a...
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Expat Living

Debunking Myths: Is Costa Rica Really a Socialist Country?

Don Mateo -
Facebook has numerous pages catering to the foreign community in Costa Rica. There are always a number of posts from people thinking about moving...
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Expat Living

Costa Rica Internet at Risk as Maya-1 Cable Nears Expiration

Tico Times -
Costa Rica faces a significant risk of internet disruption via the Maya-1 Cable, a vital sub-marine link that connects through the province of Limón....
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Michael Jordan in Costa Rica for Fishing Tournament

Basketball icon Michael Jordan is enjoying a holiday in Costa Rica. According to the National Directorate of Migration, he arrived on January 6. The...
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Chained Monkey Among Latest Wildlife Rescues in Costa Rica

Although Costa Rica is committed to protecting wildlife, unscrupulous individuals continue to violate the rules and insist on keeping wild animals as pets. The...
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Costa Rica Stands with Venezuelan Opposition Leader Edmundo González

Costa Rica showed its support for Venezuelan opposition politician Edmundo González Urrutia, who has claimed victory in the Venezuelan presidential elections since July 28....
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