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Violence Against Women in Costa Rica 2
- Security
- January 27, 2022
*UPDATED In light of recent attacks on females as well as a young man in Brasilito recently, we thought it was appropriate to re-visit this article. Costa Rica is a relatively safe country, but like anywhere else it has its issues and problems. There is a prevalent toxic machismo culture here, especially in the more ruralREAD MORE
Want to Live Longer? Come to Nicoya, Costa Rica, One of the World’s Five ‘Blue Zones’1
- Beyond, Environment, People and Culture
- January 18, 2022
The Nicoya Peninsula has a high concentration of people over 100 years old and a low incidence of health problems like cancer or heart disease
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A General Overview of Costa Rican Norms and Customs 1
- Beyond
- November 16, 2021
As with all countries, Costa Rica has its own set of norms and customs, based on centuries of tradition and social development. Ticos are very proud of their customs and traditions, roots, and history. One great norm is that Costa Ricans are extraordinarily friendly to visitors and tourists, even to the extent of sharing a holiday
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Celebrating Outliers: Homberger Brothers Video 0
- Beyond
- November 11, 2021
Paul and Hans are two Costa Rican entrepreneur brothers with Swiss, Salvadoran and Nicaraguan heritage. Coming from a coffee-planting family, their journey to creating a business has had many stepping stones like studying for a Master’s Degree in the U.S.A. and joining the Swiss military. Learn more about their story in today’s video!
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Grocery Shopping on a Budget in Costa Rica 0
- Beyond
- November 8, 2021
There is no denying that the cost of groceries in Costa Rica is rather high, certainly higher than in the neighboring countries in Latin America. Whether you’re going to be doing some vacation shopping for those little items you forgot to bring or thought you could pick up upon arrival, or are aiming to be long-term
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The Areas of the G.A.M: Escazu 0
- Beyond
- November 1, 2021
As part of a series of articles looking at the various areas of Costa Rica I, or others, have experienced and enjoyed, and in some cases, come to love, I thought I must tell you about Escazu. For me, even the name has an enchanted connotation, and visitors have had some magical days and nights
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