Costa Rica

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

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Autumn A. Arnett with her children

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

The nation’s health ministry is warning consumers about drinking certain alcohol brands that may be poisoned with high levels of methanol
/ July 22, 2019
Epsy Alejandra Campbell Barr thegrio.com

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 […]
/ April 2, 2018
Andrea X created a retreat in Costa Rica for Black women to escape racism. thegrio.com

‘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 […]
/ February 13, 2018
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

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 Costa Rica. Blessed with abundant rain forests, beaches on both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans and a serious commitment to protecting the environment, this Central American country is a wonderful travel destination.
/ July 25, 2011
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

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 imagine themselves on a similar spiritual quest…
/ August 14, 2010