Today in Costa Rica Dubai Duty Free New Year’s Draw Makes Costa Rican Millionaire US Ambassador Melinda Hildebrand Lands in Costa Rica with China Message Protesters Rally Outside U.S. Embassy in San José Against Venezuela Intervention Political Campaigns Ramp Up in Costa Rica as Holiday Ban Ends Costa Rica’s Festive New Year Traditions in the Pura Vida Spirit HomeTopicsArts and CultureFlamenco artists dominate National Theater stage Flamenco artists dominate National Theater stage By The Tico Times October 8, 2014 Share FacebookTwitterWhatsAppEmail Robert Isenberg/The Tico Times Trending Now Panama’s Noriega Sets Precedent for U.S. Capture of Maduro in Venezuela The recent U.S. military operation that led to the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro echoes a chapter from Latin American history: the 1989... Read more Alcaraz and Sinner Float Idea of Playing Doubles Together Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner opened up about the idea of playing doubles together during a press conference ahead of their exhibition match in... Read more Argentine Tennis Star Sebastián Báez Enters Australian Open with Momentum As the tennis world turns its attention to Melbourne for the 2026 Australian Open, Argentine player Sebastián Báez stands out as a steady force... Read more The Palmares 2026 Festival is Costa Rica’s biggest January Event For first time visitors, the Fiestas de Palmares can feel like several Costa Rican traditions stacked into one place. It is part town fair,... Read more Australian Open 2026 Prize Money Hits Record High Organizers of the Australian Open revealed a substantial boost in prize money for the 2026 tournament, pushing the total pool to a record 111.5... Read more Dubai Duty Free New Year’s Draw Makes Costa Rican Millionaire A resident of Costa Rica has claimed a major prize in an international lottery, marking a milestone for not only for him (understatement of... Read more The Tico Times Share FacebookTwitterWhatsAppEmail Latest News from Costa Rica Honduran Lawmaker Survives Explosive Attack in Congress January 9, 2026 Alcaraz and Sinner Float Idea of Playing Doubles Together January 9, 2026 Dancing with the Stars Host Julianne Hough Shares Costa Rica Vacation January 9, 2026 Costa Rica Police warn of Rising Tourist Targeted Crimes After Violent Incident January 9, 2026 Costa Rica is the Land of Roadside Good Samaritans January 9, 2026 Costa Rica Police Raid Dismantles Teen Extortion Ring Targeting Rivals January 9, 2026 Why Aryna Sabalenka Is Skipping Tournaments to Prep for Australian Open 2026 January 8, 2026