The organization was formed to bring ex-patriot and local Costa Ricans in San Ramon together to support charitable, educational, environmental, civic and cultural activities for the benefit of the residents of the greater San Ramon, Alajuela, Costa Rica area. This legal association is operated by the Board of Directors as a not-for-profit.
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By Marian Latham, | Report Writer/Editor
Education Committee's Awards Ceremony On July 11, , the CAA Education Scholarship Committee hosted over 50 students, parents, grandparents, and volunteers, for the 2nd Awards Ceremony of 2026. ... Read the full report ›By Mary Lou Hofmann | CAA Board of Directors
If you have been a shopper at garage sales, tag sales, or yard sales, or whatever you call them where you are from, you know you can find some great treasures at super prices. In Costa Rica, ventas de... Read the full report ›By Mary Lou Hofmann | CAA Board of Directors
Imagine if each day you had to prepare meals and snacks for 18 hungry children. Quite the challenge for most of us! However. Argel, the cook extraordinaire at Hogarcito, does it each day with ease and... Read the full report ›
