The Nicoya coast
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Green season, in pictures

Six weeks on the Nicoya Peninsula, when the rains return and the dry forest turns electric with life.

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Jazz on the Terrace
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Jazz on the Terrace

Two sets above downtown, the Ana Brenes Trio opening and El Cuarteto del Valle after dark, with the city doing its part behind them. The bar opens with the doors, and rain moves us to the great hall, not home. One night only on the Jade Museum rooftop.

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