Excerpted with Permission from Firefly Books Ltd. Coffee has been grown in Costa Rica since the early 19th century. When the country's independence from Spain was declared in 1821, the municipal ...

Since 2010, Costa Rica has enjoyed strong and stable economic growth - 3.8% in 2017. Exports of bananas, coffee, sugar, and beef are the backbone of its commodity exports. Various industrial and ...

The author writes, “The endless green sea of banana fields surrounding [Lidieth] Gomez’s spartan wooden home belongs to ...

Climate change could slash the area suitable for banana production in Costa Rica by 60% by 2080, threatening one of the country’s key agricultural sectors, according to a study published in Nature ...

Costa Coffee has discontinued a "delicious" treat ... In January, Costa introduced a new Chocolate and Banana Muffin to it's menu. It quickly became a fan favourite, with the new muffin being ...