Today in Costa Rica US Halts Diversity Visa Program Following Deadly Campus Attacks Fitch Keeps Costa Rica at ‘BB’ Rating with Positive Outlook Costa Rica President Chaves Retains Immunity in Electoral Probe Vote President Chaves’ Political Future Hangs on Costa Rica Immunity Decision Costa Rican Christmas Traditions: The Nativity Scene HomeCosta RicaArcadio's World: Merry Christmas! Arcadio’s World: Merry Christmas! By The Tico Times December 25, 2014 Share FacebookTwitterWhatsAppEmail Trending Now Costa Rican Christmas Traditions: The Nativity Scene Christmas is a very special celebration for Ticos (Costa Ricans, as most of the readers of the Tico Times already know, are affectionately known... Read more Costa Rica Shifts Toward Regenerative Tourism Alongside Other Nations Costa Rica has long stood out for its commitment to protecting natural areas through tourism. Now, our country joins a growing number of nations... Read more Costa Rica’s Zapote Festival Returns: Dates, Times and Music Lineup The Fiestas de Zapote draw thousands each year to celebrate the end of one year and the start of another. For visitors to Costa... Read more Costa Rica President Chaves Retains Immunity in Electoral Probe Vote President Rodrigo Chaves sidestepped a potential removal from office for the second time this year when lawmakers turned down a bid to strip his... Read more Costa Rica Welcomes More Tourists in November Costa Rica saw a notable increase in tourist arrivals last month, providing a boost to an industry that has faced uneven performance throughout the... Read more Guatemala Dismantles Los Moisés Migrant Smuggling Network Targeting US Border Guatemalan officials arrested 14 people tied to a migrant smuggling operation aimed at the United States, striking a blow to illegal crossings in Central... Read more The Tico Times Share FacebookTwitterWhatsAppEmail Latest News from Costa Rica Costa Rica’s Zapote Festival Returns: Dates, Times and Music Lineup December 21, 2025 Canada Updates Travel Advisory for Costa Rica, Urging Heightened Caution December 21, 2025 US Forces Seize Second Oil Tanker Amid Tightened Blockade on Venezuela December 20, 2025 MOPT Announces Route 27 Traffic Changes for January to Ease Returns December 20, 2025 Budget Travel Options Expand with Frontier’s Houston to Central America Flights December 20, 2025 Costa Rica Police Arrest 4th Suspect in Quepos Couple Murder Case December 20, 2025 Costa Rica’s La Vuelta returns with international teams and a descent into San Isidro December 20, 2025
