Artists argued that art is not an expense but an investment and recalled that the National Theater — recently declared a national symbol — is considered by many as the home of Costa Rican art.
Robert Schenkkan, playwright, screenwriter and actor, sat down with The Tico Times to talk about Donald Trump, “Building the Wall,” and his play being performed in Central America by a Costa Rican theater group.
The theater’s anniversary celebrations also showcase this country’s generations of international residents, its rich yet accessible artistic traditions, and its historic commitment to peace.
"A notebook can be a door to thousands of worlds." Francisco Cascante chats with The Tico Times about his handmade notebooks and his other artistic facets.
Costa Rica imported just 631 used vehicles in September, down 85% from a year earlier, as new customs valuation rules took hold. The average declared value doubled to $8,227 and tax per vehicle rose 71%.
Spotify is tightening its rules for Premium Family subscriptions in Costa Rica, introducing a verification system that requires selected users to prove they live...
Costa Rican authorities are investigating the death of a 57-year-old Canadian woman at a cosmetic surgery clinic in San José. The woman had reportedly returned for a follow-up appointment after undergoing a procedure earlier in October.
Costa Rica's tsunami warning center says it will stop round-the-clock monitoring of the country's coasts on Jan. 1, 2027, unless the government and lawmakers...
