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Masquerades: A Costa Rican Tradition

On October 31, Costa Rica celebrates the National Day of the Traditional Costa Rican Masquerade. The celebration is even more special this year, as...

Scientists discover how air pollution triggers lung cancer

Scientists said Saturday they had identified the mechanism through which air pollution triggers lung cancer in non-smokers, a discovery one expert hailed as "an...

How to get a business certified as ‘Pet Friendly’ in Costa Rica

All over the world, pets have become an essential part of the family, and Costa Rica is no exception. More and more people are...

Coffee Photography: An Old Costa Rican Coffee Plantation

This early 1900s photo shows a coffee plantation in Costa Rica. The photo was published as part of a 1914 five-volume encyclopedia called "The...

NASA Satellites Provide Key Information for Costa Rica’s Tourism and Conservation

NASA, along with Stanford University, the Costa Rican Ministry of Nature and Environment, and the Central Bank, conducted a study that showed how nature...

Nya Costa Rica: A Mixed Real Estate Project Launches in Guanacaste

Nya means tree in the Chorotega language. This indigenous language was spoken by the Chorotega tribe, that lived in Guanacaste. The name reflects the...

How Did San Jose become the Capital of Costa Rica?

As you navigate the busy streets of Costa Rica’s capital, San Jose is lined with a dichotomy of old versus new. The architecture of...

New Costa Rica Stamp featuring the Sloth

Costa Rica commemorated the issuing of 2 new stamps featuring the two toed (Choleopus Hoffman) and three toed sloth (Barypus Variegatus) at Cahuita National...

Are These The 5 Best Black Sand Beaches of Costa Rica?

A tropical paradise of palm tree-lined beaches with soft pale sands as the sun glistens across the water. Costa Rica is a dream like...

Costa Rica’s Historic Central Market in San Jose

In the center of Costa Rica, you will find its capital, San Jose which is also the largest city in this biodiverse country.  San...

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U.S. Congressman Alarmed Over Costa Rica’s Immunity Push

A U.S. Congressman has stepped into Costa Rica's heated political debate, requesting a direct briefing from our country's ambassador in Washington amid growing questions...

Central America’s Five Great Forests are Lifelines for Migratory Birds

Each year, as the wet season winds down in Costa Rica, the air fills with the calls of warblers and thrushes arriving from their...

Direct Flights from Ottawa to Liberia Costa Rica Begin with Porter

Guanacaste Airport rolls out new routes for the high season that started this month, featuring a fresh direct flight from Canada to Liberia. Canadian...

Costa Rica Starts Work on Key Tempisque River Bridge in Guanacaste

Officials from the Ministry of Public Works and Transportation kicked off a major renovation of the bridge over the Tempisque River in Guardia de...

Costa Rica Fans React to World Cup 2026 Elimination

Our national soccer team finished their 2026 World Cup qualifying run with a 0-0 draw against Honduras on Tuesday night. The result put the...
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