Despite 3 months of shacking up with Puerto Viejo Rastas, not assumed Latina PUERTO VIEJO — After three months living the dream of a Puerto Viejo beach bum, 21-year-old Brit Francesca Wagstaff was utterly insulted when she was identified as a native English speaker on a local bus last week. The Durham University graduate, whose blog…
Sacrifice refuses to throw himself into the crater HEREDIA — Eruptions from the Turrialba Volcano continued Thursday afternoon, spewing even more ash into the air. The explosion is the most recent in the increasingly violent activity from the volcano. Scientists are concerned that if preventative measures are not taken soon, the entire central valley will become covered…
Viewers of Flora Cocos’s Instagram account surpassed audience for El Clásico last weekend SANTA ANA — The Costa Rican Sunday traditions of church, carne asadas, bad fútbol matches and violently making out in public have a new competitor. Her name: Flora Cocos. Her game: Instagram side boobs. What started as a poolside hobby has become almost…
Ticos hold candlelight vigils at abandoned restaurants to honor “Guendy” SAN JOSE — Costa Ricans everywhere will hold a moment of silence today to honor the exit of popular Unitedstatesian restaurant Wendy’s after the hamburger franchise up and abandoned the Central American country, leaving behind a trail of tears and unrealized Bahhhconator orders. Almost overnight, all 10…
1. La Sele: By far the biggest story in Tiquicia in 2014, and what will likely be the story of the century, was “La Sele,” reaching the quarterfinals in the World Cup and beating the crap out of everyone, including the human biting Uruguayans. The Ticos surged to a world ranking of 16th, their highest…
Sea Shepherd Paul Watson among those in uproar over attack JACO BEACH – A dream surf vacation went tragically wrong for U.S. resident Andy Newberry last week when the Jersey Shore native mauled a bull shark in Costa Rican waters. In his first trip to Costa Rica, Newberry, an avid traveler and surfer, hit the…
State of Emergency declared as ocean water temperatures plummet to lukewarm PLAYA HERMOSA – President Laura Chinchilla declared a State of Emergency yesterday as the polar vortex that froze most of North America blew in to Costa Rica and sent thermometers plunging to a record low 73°F (23 °C). Chinchilla urged Costa Ricans to take…
Tip from ex-Facebook friend breaks bad news SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA — A study abroad student received some upsetting news last week when after five days in Costa Rica she realized nothing looked like the Lonely Planet guidebook she was carrying around. Becky Miller, a 21-year old geography major from Louisville, Kentucky, was scheduled to spend three…
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