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Costa Rica is a country located in Central America, bordering Panama to the South and Nicaragua to the North. Its capital and largest city is San Jose.

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From Mallorca to Bhutan: Making tourism sustainable

From Mallorca to Bhutan: Making tourism sustainable

For decades, local ecosystems have suffered under the weight of mass tourism. Can the balance be restored?
Nature and EnvironmentOctober 2, 2023
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Gallo Pinto: The breakfast snack from Costa Rica

Gallo Pinto: The breakfast snack from Costa Rica

Gallo Pinto is a national dish in Costa Rica, where people usually eat it for breakfast.
LifestyleApril 10, 202302:52 min
Costa Rica's Keysher Fuller and a teammate celebrate their side's goal against Japan

Germany opponents Costa Rica not to be taken lightly

Germany opponents Costa Rica not to be taken lightly

Underdogs Costa Rica have demonstrated yet again at this World Cup that they are capable of pulling off upsets.
SoccerNovember 30, 2022
Alajuelense players celebrate winning the league with the trophy and their medals

The fall of Costa Rica's Lionesses and rise of the pioneers

The fall of Costa Rica's Lionesses and rise of the pioneers

Women's football in Costa Rica has recently been dominated by one team. But this year, the title race is wide open.
SoccerOctober 17, 2022
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Ransomware: Cyber criminals are coming for the Global South

Ransomware: Cyber criminals are coming for the Global South

Hackers zero in on organizations in Latin America, Asia, and Africa. They often find easy targets.
PoliticsAugust 28, 2022
San Jose, the capital of Costa Rica, from above

Costa Rica can't wait any longer for water

Costa Rica can't wait any longer for water

Farmers in Costa Rica are being encouraged to work closer with nature to protect forests and their sources of water.
Nature and EnvironmentMarch 1, 2022
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