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In Costa Rica, the Christmas season is closely linked to traditional dishes, among which tamales hold a special place. They’re an essential element on Costa Rican tables and are typically enjoyed with coffee or aguadulce and shared with family on warm December afternoons. Their preparation reflects the country’s long-standing agricultural connection to corn, which was …
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My work, using camera traps in wildlife monitoring projects, involves two extremes. I’m either hiking up a never-ending hill, splashing through a stream, and doing that very careful way of digging my heels into the hillside and kind of leaning backward so I don’t slide down a mountain, or I’m doing a whole lot of …
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Young players from across our region fill the courts at Panama’s Circuito Conteca tournament. More than 120 competitors from six countries, including our own Costa Rica as well as Guatemala, sit on shared benches and push through sets under the heat. A Costa Rican junior battles a tight third set on red clay as coaches …
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Canadian carrier Porter Airlines touched down in Costa Rica for the first time, marking the launch of its new route between Toronto Pearson International Airport and Liberia’s Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport. The inaugural flight signals the airline’s entry into Central America and aims to boost travel options for visitors heading to Guanacaste’s beaches and …
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Gunmen shot and killed the mayor of Masagua during a Christmas parade in Guatemala on Saturday evening, wounding one of his bodyguards in the attack. Nelson Luciano Marroquín, 38, died from his injuries while being taken to a hospital in Escuintla, about 60 kilometers south of Guatemala City. The shooting happened around 7:50 p.m. in …
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Fundación MarViva has rolled out a set of five key priorities for candidates vying for the presidency in the 2026 elections. The group, which works on marine conservation, put forward these ideas in a guide called “Votemos por el océano: una decisión que cuida nuestro futuro.” Released late last month, the document lays out steps …
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Authorities at Juan Santamaría International Airport have moved forward with updates and expansions after a power outage in September halted air traffic across the country. The incident exposed weaknesses in the radar’s backup power, prompting quick fixes and broader improvements to keep operations running smoothly. The trouble started on September 24 when a high-intensity electrical …
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Along El Salvador’s Pacific coast, a string of once-quiet surf towns now pulses with activity. President Nayib Bukele’s Surf City program has transformed these areas into a national showcase, drawing surfers and travelers with promises of perfect waves and modern facilities. The initiative has sparked a surge in visitors and economic activity, yet it raises …
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With three goals created by Lionel Messi, Inter Miami were crowned champions of Major League Soccer (MLS) for the first time, beating the Vancouver Whitecaps 3–1 in Saturday’s final. The young and ambitious franchise, co-owned by David Beckham, enjoyed its dream night in front of its home crowd at Chase Stadium, where Spaniards Sergio Busquets …
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American reality TV star Cassie Randolph tied the knot with musician Brighton Reinhardt in a private ceremony at The Point Luxury Villa in Tamarindo. The couple chose Costa Rica for their special day, drawing on the country’s relaxed atmosphere to celebrate with close family and friends. Randolph, 30, known from her time on The Bachelor, …
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