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 HomeTopicsArts and CultureHappy Independence Day, Costa Rica! Happy Independence Day, Costa Rica! By The Tico Times September 15, 2015 Share FacebookTwitterWhatsAppEmail Haime Luna/The Tico Times Trending Now 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 Budget Travel Options Expand with Frontier’s Houston to Central America Flights Frontier Airlines has launched new nonstop flights from Houston to key Central American cities, offering lower fares for U.S. travelers and stronger links across... Read more Costa Rica Snake Prevention Tips for Homes and Gardens Wanting to be close to nature is probably among the top five reasons that many folks from other countries cite when they decide to... Read more Costa Rica Picnic Festival 2026 Lineup Headlined by Christina Aguilera, Maná and Nodal Picnic Festival organizers revealed the lineup for the 2026 edition yesterday, setting the stage for two days of live music at Centro de Eventos... Read more OIJ Arrests Suspect in Deadly San José Hotel Oriente Fire Authorities arrested a 42-year-old man this week in connection with the deadly fire at Hotel Oriente that claimed five lives in early October. The... Read more How to Travel with Pets in Costa Rica Without Issues Travelers who plan to bring their dogs or cats into or out of the country often face strict rules set by the National Animal... Read more The Tico Times Share FacebookTwitterWhatsAppEmail Latest News from Costa Rica Guatemala Captures Escaped Gang Member Leader After Prison Escape December 23, 2025 Costa Rica Mandates Mangrove Restoration at RIU Guanacaste Hotel December 23, 2025 Costa Rica Surpasses 3,000 Homicides Under President Chaves December 23, 2025 Australian Open Champion Stan Wawrinka to Retire After 2026 Tour Season December 23, 2025 Costa Rica Tamales Season Tips Every Tourist Should Know December 23, 2025 Costa Rica Probes Osa Permits in Fila Costeña Amid Eco Concerns December 22, 2025 Long Lines at Costa Rica-Nicaragua Peñas Blanca Border December 22, 2025
