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Police, residents turn to WhatsApp to fight crime in Costa Rica coastal communities

Inside Costa Rica Staff — Thu, 16 Apr 2015 08:30:48 +0000

Many use the popular smartphone app WhatsApp to send messages, photographs of friends and even funny memes. However, Nosara residents are using the app to keep the community watchful, informed and alert.

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Record crowds expected for 5th annual Tilarán Christmas Fair on Sunday

Inside Costa Rica Staff — Sat, 13 Dec 2014 07:47:58 +0000

Email this page www.InsideCostaRica.com Tilarán, Guanacaste – December 13, 2014 – For the 5th consecutive year, Ladies of the Lake will be hosting the Feria Navideña, the annual fund-raising Christmas Bazaar at the municipal gymnasium in Tilarán, Guanacaste on December 14th from 10am until 4pm. Each year, Feria Navideña grows larger and is able […]

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Nosara plans to cover its streets in molasses to combat dust

Inside Costa Rica Staff — Fri, 12 Dec 2014 11:00:53 +0000

Email this page www.InsideCostaRica.com December 12th, 2014 (InsideCostaRica.com) Nosara community leaders plan to pour molasses over the district’s roads to combat a serious problem with road dust, which especially affects the area during the early part of the year, La Voz de Guanacaste reports. The Nosara Leadership Forum is seeking financing from residents to […]

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Perez Zeledon community Christmas party – December 21st

Inside Costa Rica Staff — Fri, 12 Dec 2014 08:48:29 +0000

Email this page www.InsideCostaRica.com Carol Vaughn Carol Vaughn is an Inside Costa Rica Community Reporter covering Perez Zeledon. Carol Vaughn holds a Master’s Degree in Performing Arts and is retired from a career as a tap dancer and teacher. She moved to Costa Rica two years ago from Washington, DC, and settled into a […]

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COYOTE’S: San Isidro’s Newest Bar and Hang-Out Spot

Inside Costa Rica Staff — Fri, 12 Dec 2014 08:38:00 +0000

Email this page www.InsideCostaRica.com December 12th, 2014 – Perez Zeledon’s newest watering hole, Coyote’s opened three weeks ago on the main drag of Perez, Calle del Comercio, 50 meters south of the Complejo Cultural, on the second floor, overlooking our central district. They are open every day, 11AM-2:30AM, and feature an over-stocked bar, great bar […]

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Memorial service for boyfriend of Ann Bender planned for Saturday

Inside Costa Rica Staff — Fri, 05 Dec 2014 07:15:57 +0000

Email this page www.InsideCostaRica.com Editor’s Note: This story is about the death of Gregory Fischer, who had been dating Ann Bender after the death of her husband. For all of over coverage of the multiple Ann Bender murder trials in Costa Rica please click here. December 5th, 2014 (InsideCostaRica.com) On November 16, 2014, Gregory David […]

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Fledgling volunteer lifeguard program is born and other happenings in Tamarindo

Inside Costa Rica Staff — Fri, 28 Nov 2014 10:35:25 +0000

Email this page www.InsideCostaRica.com By Tamarindo Community Reporter, Liisa Vexler November 28th, 2014 (InsideCostaRica.com) Last week, eleven new lifeguard graduates joined the fifteen that graduated in October with a vow to protect and serve the Tamarindo community. While there is now trained personnel in the area, there remains a lack of resources and equipment required to […]

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Is there a Tico-made electric car in your future? There just might be

Inside Costa Rica Staff — Fri, 28 Nov 2014 08:52:02 +0000

Email this page www.InsideCostaRica.com By Carol Vaughn, ICR Community Reporter for Perez Zeledon November 28th, 2014 (InsideCostaRica.com) – Just when you thought that Costa Rica’s beaches, rainforests, exotic animals, and peace-loving people might be the most magical things you’ve ever experienced, comes CambYoCar: a homegrown electric car invented by Jesse Blenn, of Las Tumbas de […]

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Beachnuts Theatre presents The Chocolate Factory and new businesses open their doors in Tamarindo

Inside Costa Rica Staff — Fri, 21 Nov 2014 09:22:08 +0000

Email this page www.InsideCostaRica.com By Tamarindo Community Reporter, Liisa Vexler November 21st, 2014 (InsideCostaRica.com) Beachnuts Theatre Company present The Chocolate Factory from Thursday November 20th to Sunday November 23rd at The Village on the road to Brasilito – the shopping plaza at the entrance to CRIA (the old Country Day School). The production, based on the […]

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High season begins in Tamarindo and more happenings

Inside Costa Rica Staff — Fri, 14 Nov 2014 16:24:33 +0000

Email this page www.InsideCostaRica.com By Tamarindo Community Reporter, Liisa Vexler November 14th, 2014 (InsideCostaRica.com) October’s low season was tough, as it always is, for some businesses, property owners and individuals in Tamarindo. Some businesses chose to close their doors for renovations or vacation while others remained open to serve the local residents. October also […]

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