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Costa Rica Wildlife Encounters at Home

One of Costa Rica's main attractions is our plentiful wildlife. Tourists come to see monkeys, sloths, toucans and more in their natural habitats. But...

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

We tend to assume the way names function in our home country is simply “normal.” Or at least I definitely did. As it turns...

Cow Wrangling and Camera Trapping in Costa Rica

I had just successfully reviewed the first four of five camera traps in a sleepy little town tucked into a rich valley bordering the...

Costa Rica’s Strong Colon Is Forcing Central Bank Action

The Banco Central de Costa Rica (BCCR) has ramped up its foreign exchange purchases this year to counter the colón's ongoing appreciation against the...

Costa Rica’s Dollar Exchange Rate Hits 17-Year Low

The dollar's exchange rate against the colon dropped further today in Costa Rica's foreign currency market, known as Monex. Data from the Central Bank...

A Typical Day in Costa Rica From Roosters to Sunset in Manuel Antonio

At my recent high school reunion, one curious ex-classmate asked me to describe a “typical day” for me in Costa Rica. I was stumped....

Costa Rica Closes 150 Schools in a Decade as Enrollment Drops

The Ministry of Public Education (MEP) reports that 150 schools have shut their doors over the past 10 years, a direct result of falling...

Costa Rica Starts Pilot Program for Preschool Education

The Ministry of Public Education (MEP) has rolled out a pilot program that allows some three-year-old children to begin preschool this year. The move...

Netflix Raises Subscription Prices in Costa Rica

Netflix is increasing subscription prices in Costa Rica beginning March 7, raising monthly costs across all plans available here, according to a notice sent...

The Libertarian Case for Legalizing Drugs in Costa Rica

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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The Festive Atmosphere of Semana Santa at Costa Rican Beaches

The first reaction from every friend or family member that I’ve taken to the beach in Guanacaste has been, “There’s nobody here!” Where I...

Costa Rica Tourism Leaders Oppose Proposed Gas Station in Santa Teresa

Tourism leaders in Santa Teresa are pushing back against a proposed gas station, saying the project does not fit the beach town’s identity as...

A Closer look at Costa Rica’s New Role in Deportations from The United States

To most Americans, Costa Rica is a place of jungle canopy tours, pristine beaches, and the national motto "Pura Vida." It is not the...

Costa Rica Pavones Dock Plan Faces Backlash Over Wave and Environmental Risks

A dock project moving ahead in Pavones has set off growing concern among residents, surfers and environmental advocates who say the work could put...