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Tourism in indigenous communities in Costa Rica: Térraba and Bribri

Bribri, Térraba, Cabecar, Boruca and Ngöbe. Five of the eight indigenous groups of Costa Rica live in the country’s southern Pacific, giving this region...

Can I get to know indigenous cultures during my visit to Costa Rica?

Short answer:yes. Many of the indigenous territories of Costa Rica offer tourist services and activities, some for more than 30 years. In Costa Rica,...

Adventure travel for everyone in Costa Rica

It’s one of the iconic images of Costa Rican tourism: a happy traveler flying through the rainforest canopy on a zipline. Whether they’re canyoning,...

A chance to reunite: intergenerational travel in Costa Rica

“Intergenerational travel” is a mouthful, but the concept behind it couldn’t be simpler.  One of the most transformative aspects of a family trip to Costa...

Accessible travel in Costa Rica: what tourists (and travel providers) should know

When Derek saw Costa Rica’s first accessible beach, Jacó, he knew what to do. Immediately. He’d been waiting a long time. “He went into the...

Five questions to ask before you volunteer in Costa Rica

Think of a volunteer in Costa Rica, and an image of a young student or intrepid backpacker might come to mind—but the reality is...

Tips 506: How to buy souvenirs that benefit small businesses and communities

There's something magical about buying souvenirs. Perhaps it is because of the new color combinations, flavors, and shapes, or because of the treasured experiences...

Tips 506: How many places should I visit on my trip to Costa Rica?

Pacific and Caribbean beaches, myriad forests from rain to dry to cloud, archeological sites, city life… Costa Rica offers everything, except snow, in a...

Tips 506: Adventure races in Costa Rica

Are you looking for an athletic adventure in 2022? The answer might just lie in Costa Rica, a country that offers many a challenge...

Tools for entrepreneurs and consumers: small business certifications in Costa Rica

“Everything, and nothing,” says Jorge Fallas with a laugh when asked what he’d change about Costa Rica’s small business certifications. What does this mean? Well,...
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What to consider when creating a journalism hiring policy

At El Colectivo 506, Costa Rica’s national solutions journalism organization, has decided to create and share our new hiring policy openly in hopes of...
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