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The 12 Best Costa Rican made holiday gifts

A few reasons to stop by the Mercado Tropical this weekend.

VIDEO: Jacó surfboard artist’s work dazzles above the lip

Itai Hagage loves drawing cartoons, he loves surfing, and he loves drawing cartoons on surfboards. Watch this video in which he explains his craft.

VIDEO: Holalola captures Costa Rican life with wit and whimsy

The popular Holalola brand began as artist Priscilla Aguirre's rebellion against trite images of Costa Rica in favor of an offbeat, urban approach, and has become a delight for Costa Ricans and tourists alike.

Highlights from the Design Fest’s first Parque La Libertad edition

The International Design Festival hits Parque la Libertad in a special one-day edition.

International Design Festival: How to organize a massive, successful event in Costa Rica

In 2009, designers Alfredo Enciso and Paco Cervilla began organizing Costa Rica's massive International Design Festival, or FID. They faced enormous challenges. Here's an inside look.
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Costa Rica Bolsters Yellow Fever Defenses Amid Regional Surge

Costa Rica is intensifying its defenses against yellow fever as cases surge across Latin America, prompting heightened vigilance from national health authorities. The Pan...

5,000-Year-Old Woman’s Remains Discovered in Peru’s Ancient Caral Civilization

Archaeologists announced Thursday the discovery of the remains of a woman who lived approximately 5,000 years ago and is believed to have belonged to...

Adjusting to Expat Life in Costa Rica and Its Two Gentle Seasons

Costa Rica's subtle seasonal changes offer orientation when spring, summer, autumn and winter aren’t there to structure the passage of time. Spring is here,...