Costa Rica's Growing Medical Tourism Scene: Big Savings, JCI Hospitals and a Better Place to Recover
Why medical tourists are choosing Costa Rica: 50-70% savings, JCI-accredited hospitals, short US flights and r...
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Why Thousands of North Americans Fly to Costa Rica for Surgery
How Medical Tours Costa Rica connects patients with JCI-accredited hospitals, top surgeons and full travel sup...
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Warmer Costa Rica Means More Fleas, Ticks and Itchy Pets — What Owners Should Know
A Costa Rica vet explains how a warming climate is extending parasite season and pet allergies — key advice fo...
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Doing Business in Costa Rica? Why Pura Vida Doesn't Mean What You Think
Why 'pura vida' isn't laziness: a practical look at Costa Rican business culture — relationships, punctuality,...
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Día de las Culturas: Why October 12 Means More Than Columbus Day in Costa Rica
Costa Rica's Día de las Culturas on October 12 celebrates Indigenous, Afro-Caribbean, European and Asian herit...
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Costa Rican Watercolourist Juan Carlos Camacho Paints Architecture in Motion
Costa Rican watercolour artist Juan Carlos Camacho blends art and architecture — see his permanent exhibit at...
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Costa Rica Beyond the Postcard: What 'Pura Vida' Really Means for Newcomers
Pura Vida isn't a postcard promise. A look at Costa Rica's real costs, roads, safety and culture — and why fle...
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Kombucha in Costa Rica: What's Real, What's Hype, and Where to Find It
Kombucha is all over Costa Rica's ferias and cafes. What the drink actually contains, which health claims hold...
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Surf's Up in Costa Rica: Why Line-up Etiquette Matters More Than Your Pop-up
Surfing in Costa Rica? Beyond the pop-up, line-up etiquette keeps you safe and welcome: right of way, dropping...
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Alajuela's Juan Santamaría Museum: Free History, Art and National Legend Under One Roof
Costa Rica's Juan Santamaría Museum in Alajuela: free entry, national hero history, art exhibits and cultural...
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Mal Pais: Costa Rica's Surf Break That Hasn't Sold Out Yet
Mal Pais on Costa Rica's Nicoya Peninsula is a quiet, reef-bottomed surf spot for experienced riders — here's...
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Imperfect Jewelry: Costa Rica's Handmade Silver With a Wabi-Sabi Streak
Imperfect Jewelry, a handmade silver and gold label by Costa Rican designer Carolina Gonzalez, turns asymmetry...
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Hemp Seeds: Costa Rica's Quiet Superfood and How to Use Them
Hemp seeds are a complete protein, allergen-free and widely sold in Costa Rica. Here's what they do for you an...
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