Costa Rica

5 destinations in South America and Latin America to visit this holiday season

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My children and I are living the dream in Costa Rica — So why do I feel guilty?

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Costa Rica gymnast raises fist, kneels for BLM during Olympics routine

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Deadly tainted alcohol, some possibly counterfeit, kills at least 19 in Costa Rica

Officials in Costa Rica are warning people who are planning travel to the Central American nation to exercise caution when

Dawn Onley / July 22, 2019

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Costa Rica elects first vice president of African descent

For the first time in its history, Costa Rica will see the first person of African descent to take the

Kia Morgan-Smith / April 2, 2018

Andrea X created a retreat in Costa Rica for Black women to escape racism. thegrio.com

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‘I eliminated white people from my personal life’ Black Woman’s retreat to heal from racism sparks outrage

A segment on Vice News Tonight exploring a unique way Black women are dealing with institutional racism has struck quite

Jazzi Johnson / February 13, 2018

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The beauty of Costa Rica

Of all the places I've visited for BlackAtlas.com and I don't think any place I've been is more beautiful than

TheGrio Staff / July 25, 2011

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Slideshow: A black women's guide to 'Eat Pray Love'

SLIDESHOW - With the launch of Julia Roberts' new film, Eat, Pray, Love, women of every hue are trying to

TheGrio Staff / August 14, 2010