Gallo Pinto Originated in Limón Investigation Concludes
"Gallo Pinto" is a traditional Costa Rican dish that is enjoyed by Costa Ricans and visitors alike as well as in many other Latin American societies. But, what is the origin of the Gallo Pinto? Patricia Vega, an investigator of the Universidad de Costa Rica (UCR) set out to do just that.

CAFTA-DR Sets Stage for Increased High-Value Sales to Costa Rica
The United States exported $311.5 million worth of food and agricultural products to Costa Rica in fiscal 2006, of which two-thirds was bulk commodities. U.S. products accounted for 44 percent of all agricultural and 25 percent of food and beverage products imported by the country.

Costa Rica Aims to Become First "Carbon Neutral" Country
The Costa Rican government is developing plans to begin offsetting all of the country’s carbon dioxide emissions, the daily Spanish language newspaper, La Nación, reports.

Alaska Traveler Rescues Chihuahua
Travelers to Costa Rica frequently return to the United States with souvenirs - crafts, leather goods, coffee - and even with new, restrictive luggage regulations, most can expect to make it home with everything they brought.

Insider Tips on Purchasing Property in Costa Rica
Costa Vista Land uncovers the mystery of purchasing land in exotic Costa Rica on a new audio CD. Investors will learn about affordable opportunities to purchase a parcel of land in Costa Rica, the quality of life in Costa Rica and resources for a seamless transaction.

Houston Courts Costa Rica In Hopes Of Nation's Flower Business
Houston wants to pluck away some of Miami's flower trade and hopes some Costa Rican growers can help it do just that. Last year, U.S. companies imported $1.1 billion worth of flowers, seeds and foliage, but most were sent to the Miami International Airport for transport across the nation by truck.