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Boruca masks bring indigenous awareness to San José

The Boruca are an indigenous tribe, many of whom live on a reservation in the Talamanca Mountains.

U.S. Embassy funds research to preserve Costa Rica’s famous stone spheres

The National Museum of Costa Rica will use the information generated by the study to outline a plan for redirecting river flows and for protecting the archaeological sites at Finca 6.

Afro-Caribbean Day in Limón Costa Rica

Certainly! Here's a 200+ word description of Afro-Caribbean Day in Limón, Costa Rica: Afro-Caribbean Day, celebrated annually on August 31st in Limón, Costa Rica, is...

What not to miss at Costa Rica’s National Arts Festival

A look at highlights of the upcoming National Arts Festival in the Southern Zone.

5 questions for a Costa Rican oxcart painter

Luis Madrigal steps into the Weekend Arts Spotlight to talk about his love for not only painting Costa Rican oxcarts in Sarchí, but also working to preserve the country's history and traditions.

Fire destroys Black Star Line building, a Limón landmark

A fire Friday consumed most of the historic Black Star Line building in Costa Rica's Caribbean port city of Limón. The building was architectural heritage.
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Woman Rescued From Forbidden Zone of Costa Rica Volcano

A dramatic rescue operation ended in relief Thursday when authorities found a woman who had ventured into a restricted zone of Costa Rica's treacherous...

Tamales in Costa Rica – A Christmas Tradition

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.

From Michigan to Honduras: A Peace Corps Journey in Central America

The Peace Corps recruiter visited our advanced entomology course at Michigan State University in the Fall of 1983. He was young, nervous, but gave...