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		<title>Tips on Renting a Car in Costa Rica &#8211; Insurance and Extra Costs</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 05 Sep 2010 11:20:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Costa Rica is a very popular tourist destination, drawing millions of visitors each year to its breathtaking landscapes, and  world-renowned points of interest. With a wide-spreading picturesque coastline and a massive forested wild terrain, cruising around with your own vehicle can be very handy and convenient.
The good news is that there are numerous Costa Rica [...]]]></description>
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		<title>General Traveling Tips to Costa Rica</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Aug 2010 16:34:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We get emails all the time about traveling in Costa Rica, so we thought it might be a good ideal to point out some of our top 20  tips about a vacation and/or maybe retiring in Costa Rica.
One thing you must understand is the culture and society;  manners and respect play an important role and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Police, Medical Emergencies, and Hospitals in Costa Rica</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Jul 2010 18:06:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[General Medical and Police Services
Medical care in San   Jose is adequate at the public hospitals, but  super at the private hospital.  Areas outside of San Jose have more  limited medical services, and road conditions increase driving times to  hospitals for routine or critical medical care. Doctors and hospitals  often [...]]]></description>
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		<title>San Jose, Costa Rica&#8217;s Mercado Central, or Central Flea Market</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 24 May 2010 11:51:16 +0000</pubDate>
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Central Market (Mercado Central)  Flea and Street market. Bordered by Avdas. Central and 1 and Cs. 6 and 8 Barrió La Merced San José, Costa Rica San Jose, 
Costa Rica&#8217;s Mercado Central, or Central Market, is the largest marketplace in San Jose.
The Central Market is more than a common sale place. It is a congregation [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Costa Rica&#8217;s New Traffic Laws &#8211; Loopholes and Problems</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Mar 2010 18:05:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[It has been a hell of month with the new traffic laws that took place March 1st to local drivers and the Costa Rican newspapers have been filled with it.  The changes were to lighten penalties and lower fines, but in reality due to the numerous loopholes, the Transit Police are applying their own version [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Wellness Vacations In Costa Rica</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:22:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[During the last several years, a new generation of vacationers has been demanding more from hotels than ever before, and a new type of travel is rising in popularity.
This new group of travelers desires more than  before from their vacation, and so the tourism sector is providing many options, such as hotels and resorts with [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Santa Teresa &amp; Malpais, Costa Rica &#8211; Beach and Jungle</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 06 Mar 2010 13:15:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Welcome to some of the most beautiful beaches in the world: Malpais and Santa Teresa, known for their rugged jungle beauty, unforgettable sunsets, and especially the epic surf in Santa Teresa. The area has also become known as a hot spot for amazing cuisine in Costa Rica, since many amazing chefs have moved here from [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Costa Ricas Black Sand Beaches &#8211; Jaco, Tamarindo, Coco</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Feb 2010 13:18:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Costa Rica’s awesome and calendared coast offers something for everyone. Golden sand beaches, gray sand beaches, black sand beaches, and  pink sand beaches can be found dotted all along Costa Rica’s lush coastal plains, making it a truly spectacular beach destination. Costa Rica boasts some of the top beaches in the world.
Although black sand beaches [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Taking Your Dog, Cat or Small Pet to Costa Rica</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Jan 2010 22:16:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Okay want to take your pet to Costa Rica?  In reality it is fairly simple and Costa Rica does not require a quarantine period as many countries do.  For dogs and cats and other small pets,  all you need to  prove to both the airlines and Costa Rican customs officers that your animal is healthy.
First, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Costa Rica Taxis &#8211; Riding and Fares from the Airport &#8211; Unidos</title>
		<link>http://ticotimes.com/costa-rica/taxi-ride-fare-airport-unido</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 05 Dec 2009 15:26:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Unless you have someone to pick you up, arriving at the Juan Santamaría airport can be a overpowering once you step outside the baggage terminal, moreso when you hit the sidewalk.  Immediately you are surrounded by people asking if you need a taxi or private ride in van or shuttle bus.
For someone like myself, who [...]]]></description>
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