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The quake could be felt in the capital, San José. There were no reports of injuries or damage at this posting but an temblor with a magnitude of 4.5 has the potential to cause moderate damage.

Here are some ideas for last-minute getaways over the holidays in Costa Rica, from birdwatching in Monteverde to rafting the Pacuare River and more.

The breakaway favorite of Costa Rica’s 2014 Cup of Excellence competition took home the highest bid in the Alliance for Coffee Excellence international auction Tuesday, netting over $60,000.

The anticipation was palpable Friday night as a room of producers from across Costa Rica met at the Costa Rican Coffee Institute’s field office in San Pedro de Barva, Heredia, to hear who would win the honor of the best coffee in a country renowned for its high quality beans.