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Dominic Miller on Tour in Costa Rica

He played alongside Sting since 1990; now you can see the guitarist live in performance tonight or at an up-close-and-personal event later this week. Following trips to Cuba and Great Britain, the legendary Dominic Miller will step foot on Costa...

Why it’s Easier to Live Greener in Costa Rica

Many people wish to live a more ecofriendly lifestyle, but find they just can’t get into the groove of it. Society in the States hasn’t quite caught up to the rest of the Western World, as far as the...

Tico Astronaut, Franklin Chang, Answers Questions about New Book

In a recent Q&A, Chang tells fans about the “American Dream” and how to achieve such success in Costa Rica. As one of the first Latin Americans to venture into space and a NASA Hall Of Famer, Dr. Franklin Chang...

San Jose: a first impression of a modern Latin American city

There’s a gap that is found somewhere between Tijuana and the Amazon rain forest that doesn’t receive a great deal of coverage. We don’t know a huge amount about Costa Rica in Britain. In truth, while doing some research...

Retiring in Costa Rica Just Got Easier

A new inclusive retirement package comes complete with Costa Rican residency. Retirement and a life abroad have been made simpler. Inclusive one-stop-shop packages have become a popular option for many looking to reward a lifetime of hard work with Costa...

How To Cloth Diaper in Costa Rica

With today’s technology, cloth diapers can be found in any color or print, with several mechanical options. Many parents of small children find themselves disgusted with the endless trash that disposable diapers contribute to the land fills. As first time...

Burger King Shuts Down in Costa Rica, effective immediately

The land of pura vida may never again savor the taste of a Whopper, but that’s not the only effect of BK’s abrupt closure. If you would have known the last Whopper you bought was going to be your last,...

Why Americans Stay Put and Never Live Abroad

Only a small percentage of Americans ever cross the ocean to live abroad. But with so many places to see, why wouldn't they? Many people grow up with plans to explore their genetic roots in Ireland or Germany, but those...

What Can Costa Rica Learn From Honduras About Renewable Energy?

Despite the fame Costa Rica gained at the beginning of this year for going 100+ days on completely renewable energy, Honduras is giving ticos a run for their money. Honduras is now poised to overtake Mexico as the second-largest solar...

Simple DIY Tips that Benefit the Earth and Your Wallet

Tried and true recipes for keeping clean, nourished and moisturized. Doesn’t every family have a homemade recipe that’s been passed down from generation to generation? Our grandparents and great grandparents who lived during the Great Depression either made household...
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Gloria Trevi Conquers Costa Rica: Dancing, Tears, and Electric Energy at Parque Viva

After more than 15 years away, Mexican pop icon Gloria Trevi made a triumphant return to Costa Rica, converting...