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Polls show Figueres, new taxes unpopularTico TimesEach explored aspects of main political topics in the country, from public opinions on tax reform to political figures including former Costa Rican President José María Figueres and San José Mayor Johnny Araya. One of the most highly discussed polls …
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Player hits big bad beat jackpot at Americas CardroomCasino City TimesSAN JOSE, Costa Rica — (PRESS RELEASE) — It's every poker player's nightmare to lose a hand of Hold'em while holding bullets and flopping quad Aces. But for Poobah911 at Americas Cardroom (Doyles Room), it was a dream come true.and more »
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Residents split on Starbucks announcementTico TimesThe location of the outlet hasn't been disclosed, but is rumored by people in the Costa Rican coffee industry to be slated for a spot in Avenida Escazú commercial center in the western San José suburb of Escazú. A Starbucks spokeswoman did confirm, …and more »
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The first Starbucks in Costa Rica will open in MayTico TimesStarbucks coffee will soon be available in San José. World-famous coffee shop Starbucks will soon be serving hot cups of joe in Costa Rica. The first store opens in San José in May. The location and opening date have not yet been announced for [...]
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Costa Rica: See volcanoes and a cloud forest on this road tripLos Angeles TimesBy Mary Forgione Los Angeles Times Daily Travel & Deal blogger Here's a way to see more of Costa Rica it at your own pace. The Costa Rica Fly & Drive package from Gate1 Travel starts with a drive from [...]
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Costa Rican culture minister to open for Elton JohnTico Times3 concert in Costa Rica. Culture Minister Manuel Obregón tests out the Steinway at the National Theater in San José. Courtesy of National Theater Costa Rican pianist and composer – and Culture Minister – Manuel Obregón will open for Elton John's Feb. …and more »
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Trade visit boosts Costa Rica ties with GermanyTico TimesGerman Minister of Economic Cooperation Dirk Niebel talks with a worker during a visit Wednesday to the Valle Central Wind Project in Santa Ana, southwest of San José. The German minister of economic cooperation and development arrived in Costa Rica …and more »
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Artists turn San José house into galleryTico TimesA house in the eastern San José neighborhood of Los Yoses is the setting for one of the city's most original art exhibitions: “9 Cuartos” (“9 Rooms”). What looks from the outside like an average residence is home to the diverse works of 11 Costa Rican …
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Police find nearly a tonne of cocaine buried in Costa Rica beachStraits TimesSAN JOSE (AFP) – Costa Rican police following an anonymous tip-off made a startling discovery on a Pacific coast beach, where they dug up nearly a tonne of cocaine buried in the sand, authorities said. The stash of drugs stuffed into plastic bags [...]