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Dancing with the Stars Host Julianne Hough Shares Costa Rica Vacation

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Julianne Hough, the dancer and actress known for her work on Dancing with the Stars, has returned to Costa Rica for a vacation. The...
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Crime

Costa Rica Police warn of Rising Tourist Targeted Crimes After Violent Incident

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Police in Guanacaste rescued four American tourists from a violent home invasion in Nuevo Arenal de Tilarán on Thursday evening. The confrontation with armed...
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Expat Living

Costa Rica is the Land of Roadside Good Samaritans

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After nearly 14 years of living in Ticolandia, I have come to appreciate so many things about the Costa Rican culture, people, and way...
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Crime

Costa Rica Police Raid Dismantles Teen Extortion Ring Targeting Rivals

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Costa Rica Police arrested two teenagers on Thursday morning in Betania de Siquirres after a months-long probe into a small but aggressive extortion operation....
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Why Aryna Sabalenka Is Skipping Tournaments to Prep for Australian Open 2026

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As the 2026 tennis season kicks off, world number one Aryna Sabalenka has spoken out against the packed schedule, labeling it as too demanding...
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Environment and Wildlife

Environmental Concerns Prompt Calls to Halt Ocean Cove Project in Manuel Antonio

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A tourism and residential development in Manuel Antonio faces growing scrutiny as local figures push for a construction stop due to alleged harm to...
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Crime

Death of Foreign Activist Adds to Costa Rica’s Mounting Security Concerns

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Authorities in Costa Rica continue to investigate the homicide of 36-year-old Francisco Ojeda Garcés, a Chilean environmentalist who had lived in the country for...
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New York Times Spotlights Costa Rica’s Osa as Top 2026 Travel Pick

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The Osa Peninsula has landed on The New York Times' annual list of 52 places to visit in 2026, ranking fourth overall. This recognition...
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Crime

El Salvador’s Bukele to Break Ground on Costa Rica’s Mega-Prison

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President Nayib Bukele of El Salvador plans to arrive in Costa Rica next week for an official visit focused on the country's new high-security...
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Environment and Wildlife

Costa Rica Highway to Close Temporarily for Wildlife Crossing Installations

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Motorists traveling between the capital and the Caribbean coast need to adjust their plans this week. Route 32, the key highway linking San José...
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How Altitude Shapes Flavors in Costa Rican Coffee Beans

Coffee growers in Costa Rica know that elevation plays a key role in how beans develop and taste. Farmers in regions like Tarrazú and...
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Madison Keys Leans on Adelaide Success for Australian Open Repeat Bid

American tennis star Madison Keys arrived in Adelaide on Sunday, ready to tap into the success she found there last year. That victory at...
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Honduras Keeps Extradition Pact with U.S. After Trump Pardon

Honduran President Xiomara Castro pulled back the termination of her country's extradition treaty with the United States on January 10, just ahead of her...
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Costa Rica Takes Home Top Wellness Honor from European Health Magazines

Costa Rica has won yet another major honor in the global travel scene, earning the title of Best International Destination at the Healthy Places...
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