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Costa Rica Yoga: Adapting Practice while on your Trip

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The word “yoga” in Sanskrit literally translates to “union or coming together” – a joining of the body, mind and spirit. As travelers, it’s...
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Costa Rica’s Unofficial Third Season

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Costa Rica has a tropical climate since it lies so near the equator.  In fact, the country is famous for having one of the...
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Domestic airlines prepare Semana Santa flights and deals

Alejandro Zúñiga -
Two domestic airlines, SANSA and Costa Rica Green Airways, continue to offer intra-national flights during the coronavirus pandemic. 
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Domestic airlines resume intra-Costa Rica flights

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Costa Rican airline SANSA has resumed domestic commercial service, the carrier announced.
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Trip Report: Flying domestic airlines in Costa Rica

Alejandro Zúñiga -
As part of The Tico Times’ Deep Dives, we review domestic flights in Costa Rica.
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Tips for meaningful travel in Costa Rica

Alejandro Zúñiga -
Here are some tips on how to make the most of your Costa Rican experience.
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Despite its dark past, Medellín, Colombia, remains one of Latin America’s great cities

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Once synonymous with drugs and bloodshed, Medellín now provides an unbelievably vibrant and colorful stage for an increasing number of foreign visitors.
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Café Rojo: And here the twain shall meet

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Café Rojo is cute. The red sign hanging from the iron gate is cute. The one-room dining room is cute. Slatted wood tables out...
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Urban bus tour celebrates San José

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“When you’re on vacation,” says Andrés Oreamuno, “you want to take the most advantage of your time. You don’t want to waste a minute.” So...
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Eight official rules for getting your free refill at McDonald’s

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If you're from the U.S. or Canada, you likely understand the concept of  free refills quite well. You order a soft drink. When you've...
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What to Do if Bees Attacks you in Cost Rica

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The only thing someone can do when attacked by bees is run, preferably in a zig-zag pattern, to the shelter of deep water or...
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US Military Plane Flies 45 Tons of Seized Drugs Out of Costa Rica

Costa Rica sent 45 tons of seized drugs to the US on a military jet after prosecutors said budget limits prevented destroying them at home.
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Polarization in Costa Rica is Rooted in Ancient History

At the University of Oxford, we have been helping to build a vast database of world history capable of explaining why some civilizations grow...
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El Niño Could End Costa Rica’s Rainy Season Early This Year

El Niño could end Costa Rica's rainy season early. Here is what an 80% September rain shortfall in Guanacaste means for your water and plans.
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Costa Rica Camera Traps Capture Margay, Pumas and River Otters

Over the last few years, I’ve worked my way up to the point where I have enough camera traps monitoring little patches of Costa...
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