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Since 2010, Costa Rica has enjoyed strong and stable economic ... Transparency International; Freedom House; World Bank; Central Intelligence Agency; Property Rights Alliance.

A miniature tabletop carreta (a nod to the traditional Costa Rican ox cart), holds local sweets, while a hand-woven tote bag ...

2. Casado The most traditional of Costa Rican meals, the Casado is an entire meal including white rice, beans, plantains, picadillo, salad and some type of meat (chicken, fish, pork or beef).

So far, we've stayed in 10 homes in landscapes as varied as the desert of Palm Springs and the jungle of Costa Rica. Our first house-sit was at a jungle casita in Costa Rica, where we looked after ...