Easter (Semana Santa), or Holy Week, is a cornerstone of Costa Rican culture, where centuries-old Catholic traditions blend with lively community spirit, captivating expats,...
Living in Costa Rica, I’ve spent countless weekends exploring our coasts, from the Pacific’s sandy stretches to the Caribbean’s coral-lined shores. Each beach has...
If the idea of smashing green plantains into crispy disks doesn’t immediately sound appetizing, you might not realize you’re missing out on patacones—a beloved...
Tamales go deep in Costa Rican culture and they are one of the most accessible ways to tap into your inner Tico, especially during the Christmas and New Year holidays.
On December 1, 1948, José Figueres Ferrer, President of the Founding Junta of the Second Republic, officially abolished the Costa Rican army by symbolically...
