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Firefighters of La Fortuna and Zacero receive ecological award, The Blue Flag
Recently the award of The Blue Ecological Flag was dedicated to two Costa Rican firehouses. The staffs situated at the firehouses in La Fortuna, San Carlos and Zacero were addressed. These are the first stations in the Western part...
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Recommended Law would declare June 17th Father’s Day in Costa Rica
The establishment of Father’s Day as a holiday recognized by law and celebrated on June 17th is the proposal laid out this Monday by representative of the Liberación Nacional party, Rolando Gonzalez.The plan is expected to change the...
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Extending The Call for Shnit International Short Film Festival 2016
This year the shnit PLAYGROUND, San José celebrates its sixth edition to the nationallevel and it’s fourteenth international edition. The festival will take place from October 5th to the9th, simultaneously in eight cities around the world (Buenos Aires, Kioto,...
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Colombia: Fourth Latin American Country to Legalize Medical Marijuana
In a landmark decision, the Chamber approved in a debate the use of marijuana for medicinal and scientific purposes. Within weeks the law will be sanctioned by the President of the Republic.In one of the countries hardest hit by...
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Love the One You’re With ~ What is ‘Body Positivity’ and why does it matter?
Despite having started in the 1960’s, recent years have seen the body positivity movement grow. With the media challenging body stereotypes and changing that ‘perfect’ skinny body type for alternatives which are more representative of the world’s body...
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Experience Costa Rican Coffee in Café Britt
People all over the world are drinking 2,500,000,000 cups of coffee in one day. A person drinking 2.5 cups per day, as it is common, consumes 6.9 kg of raw coffee per year. Most people buy their coffee at...
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Heal yourself in Cahuita
Caribbean Healing in Cahuita “Look over there… you can see some papayas growing in the tree. Did you know that their seeds are very good for stomach problems?” I am a bit astonished by Fernando’s words, my guide for today....
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A barrel of monkeys in the Tree of Life
It is a wonderful morning in Cahuita and in the middle of a serene natural setting I am staring at Luca, a kinkajou, kept in a large cage. She is blind apparently, as her eyes do not have the...
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Three Tips to Maximize your Travels in Costa Rica
Costa Rica is lined with beautiful beaches, tranquil rivers, incredible mountains, and exquisite cultural attractions. Although Costa Rica is not a large country, there are endless worthwhile sites to see and things to do here. While exploring this country,...
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12 Innovative Wedding Flower Ideas To Leave You Stunned
You can’t imagine your wedding ceremony aisle or reception décor withoutthinking the flowers. A perfect decoration is what wow your guests and youneed to discover some innovative ways to make your day the most memorableone. Create a buzz in...
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What Costa Rica Can Learn from Australia’s Thriving Online Casino Industry
The iGaming industry has witnessed incredible growth in recent years. Due to digitization trends and the consistent introduction of...