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In this series, The Tico Times talked to Nicaraguan refugees about the protests in Nicaragua, the subsequent government persecution and their decision to flee to Costa Rica. Stay tuned for part two tomorrow and part three on Sunday.

Read the

first part of Fleeing Nicaragua here.

Fleeing Nicaragua: The Escape

Tacos and Halloween

Looking for a good Halloween party? The Tico Times gives you a heads-up on all the top Halloween parties throughout San José.

But don't wait until the last minute. Tickets go quick.

Craving some authentic Mexican tacos? Well, look no further.

In this week's off the eaten path, William Ayre takes us to La Tacopedia.

News

Trump: US to begin cutting aid to Central America over migrant caravan

From the Weeping Woman to the Naked Gringo, a guide to Costa RIca's spookiest folklore

Costa Rica detains three Colombians and one Ecuadorian in boat with 690 kilos of cocaine

Soy pico rojo: the new form of protest in Nicaragua

Silvia Baltodano: passion for Costa Rica's musical theater

Costa Rica Rocks: An evening of progressive metal at Jazz Café

Venezuela accuses Costa Rica of "subordination" to US

This week in the Peace Corps: Lessons from indigenous communities in Limón province

Reforestation through subsidization: Bringing back Costa Rica's forests one farm at a time

Five things I learned while watching the sun set over El Clásico

PeaceJam to host first Youth Summit in Costa Rica

The future of tropical forest restoration is community-led

Escape to this Caribbean beachfront hotel surrounded by lush jungle, unspoiled beaches and the Caribbean sea.

Hotel Banana Azul in Puerto Viejo

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