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All of us have heard native Costa Ricans refer to themselves as Ticos - it’s a term that has come to embody the warm, friendly people who have welcomed expats into their country and their culture. It’s a term that we use almost daily, but have you ever stopped and wondered who exactly the Ticos are?

For the first time visitor and seasoned explorer alike, the tropical rain forest can be a source of endless fascination. To best enjoy these moments, the visitor to the tropical forest should carefully consider what footwear to bring.

By: Rhea CortadoThe last time Santa Teresa resident Thomas Ritchie launched his extraordinary wooden boat, Aurora Delfin, from the Pochoto rivermouth during the summer of 2009, he was a pirate in the open seas without any registered tags. The...

Featured Columnist – Political Correspondent - Latin American Relations Jennifer MayerWhen many people think of the province of Limón, they envision calm blue green sea waters, reggae music, and the warm salty ocean breeze swinging brightly color hammocks. The province of...

Over the last decade, Costa Rica has become ever more popular with Canadians. More and more flights from many countries have increased dramatically.For Canadians, Air Canada ‘s subsidiary company, Air Canada Vacations, is adding charter flights direct to...

Jaco Beach Costa Rica is one of the most popular beach towns in Costa Rica, and is a major launch point for people looking to explore Central Pacific Costa Rica.Jaco Beach, 45 minutes south of Puntarenas and 45 minutes...

2 days in Costa Rica's capital cityCosta Rica, one of the smallest but bio-diverse countries in the world, is one of the oldest democracies and also a very popular destination among travelers from all over. Proud of its health-care...

By Graham Swindell Regional News Correspondent Voice of Nosara Costa Rica’s National Surf Circuit, sponsored by Iced Britt Coffee, was held in head-high plus wave conditions at the main break of Playa Guiones on Saturday May 22nd and Sunday May 23rd. The...

By DANA BURNHAMWILMINGTON - In April of this year, a group of students from Wilmington High School traveled with their Spanish teacher, Terresa Pietro, to Costa Rica to take part in an environmental education expedition through the Eco Teach...

A Belgian airline plans to establish a direct flight between Brussels and San Jose, said Belgian Prime Minister Guy Verhofstadt, to President Laura Chinchilla during a bilateral meeting in the city.The company is Jet Air, which has already made...