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Comptroller General green lights new Puntarenas hospital

The new hospital will provide better care for patients outside of San José.

1,000 kilos of cocaine seized off coast of Puntarenas

Costa Rican authorities have seized 2,147 kilos of cocaine already this month.

Walking on water in Costa Rica: The Nicoya Peninsula’s ‘Jesus Tree’

Some people even claim the Jesus Tree performs miracles.

Covering Santa Teresa

This week The Tico Times is scattering in search for interesting stories all around the popular destination.

More heavy rains will hit Costa Rica’s Pacific coast this week, red alerts issued

Two more tropical waves are expected to hit Costa Rica’s Pacific Coast this week. The first will hit Thursday and the National Emergency Comission (CNE) announced a red alert for the districts of Cóbano, Lepanto and Paquera.

Heavy rains lead to mass floods in the Pacific

Nearly 1,000 people have been evacuated to temporary shelter sites due to overflowing rivers in the provinces of Puntarenas and Guanacaste.

Vigorones: A street food delight in Puntarenas

From perfectly cooked garlic shrimp, to oysters, to whole grilled fish, Puntarenas has no shortage of maritime cuisine. You’d expect as much from the capital city of the province with the most coastline, but there’s another land-based dish that’s emblematic to El Puerto: vigorones.

A hidden gem on the Central Pacific: Boca Barranca

If you follow the dirt road, you’ll reach one of the best waves in Costa Rica.

Next Tico Times print edition to focus on Central Pacific

Our new edition will dive into the country's most popular destination.

Rural communities use solar power to pump water in Costa Rica

“Access to potable water is a key factor in community development,” said Michelle Cofffey, executive delegate of the Costa Rica USA Foundation.

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