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Blues artist Jose Ramírez returns to San Pedro

A new blues show takes the stage tonight at the CCCN in San Pedro.

5 questions for a Colombian rapper

The Tico Times chats with rapper Ephniko during his third visit to Costa Rica.

5 questions for a Costa Rican musician

The Tico Times speaks with Peregrino Gris musician Randalla Nájera.

5 questions for a Costa Rican musician: blind artist Gerardo Mora

Gerardo Mora overcame blindness, discrimination and alcoholism to pursue his dream as a musician. Here's his extraordinary story.

5 questions for a Costa Rican musician and photographer

The Tico Times chats with a dynamic duo of Costa Rican artists, musician Alexis Morales and photographer Ginette Venegas.

A Costa Rican, a first kiss: Mourning George Michael

Columnist Natasha Gordon Chipembere brings us a prom memory that was part Brooklyn, part Costa Rica, totally ’80s, and elevated by George Michael.
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Costa Rica Leatherback Turtle Nesting Season Arrives

From March through July, leatherback turtles are expected to arrive at Tortuguero and Gandoca-Manzanillo. These magnificent creatures, the largest of all sea turtles, can...

Guanacaste Costa Rica Emerges as the Ultimate Wedding Destination

Dreaming of a wedding in Costa Rica? You’re not alone. According to Consulting Monitoring, Guanacaste has firmly established itself in the global wedding tourism...

Nicaragua Swears in 30,000 Hooded ‘Volunteer Police’ Amid Human Rights Concerns

The government of Nicaragua swore in 30,000 hooded civilians as "volunteer police" on Wednesday, who are considered by the opposition as paramilitaries intended to...