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Costa Rica Volcano Drive Turns Into Tourist Survival Story

This was around ten years ago, so the details of the beginning of the day are a little fuzzy. My wife and I, in...

Luck and Tradition Shape Costa Rica Families New Year Celebrations

As the clock strikes midnight and the fireworks light up the night sky, thousands of Costa Rican families will have prepared for the rituals...

Costa Rica Drowns in Plastic Despite New Shopping Laws

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

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

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

Debunking Myths: Is Costa Rica Really a Socialist Country?

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

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

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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Trial Begins: Three Honduran Generals Face Justice Over 2009 Coup Violence

General Romeo Vásquez, who led the 2009 coup d'état in Honduras that overthrew leftist president Manuel Zelaya, and two other former military chiefs appeared...

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...

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...