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Museum of Costa Rican Art decorated with bicentennial mural

The Museum of Costa Rican Art is a free attraction located in what was once the terminal building for the nation's international airport.

How to Write a Costa Rican Novel

  My first trip to Costa Rica was not of my own design. At least not initially. At the time I was a freelance location scout...

The not so Tico origins of the Costa Rica Phrase “Pura Vida”

A mexican movie in the late '50s gave Costa Rica its popular catch phrase, daily La Nación reported.

Costa Rica Spanish Slang: 10 Spanish expressions for expats and tourists

You can't call yourself fluent in Costa Rican Spanish unless you understand its slang. 

10 Costa Rican Spanish expressions for expats and tourists

You can't call yourself fluent in Costa Rican Spanish unless you understand its slang. 

Understanding Spanish-language media when learning about the coronavirus

During the pandemic, it's more important than ever to have media literacy
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Cyberattacks on Costa Rican Institutions Raise Concerns

Costa Rica's public and private sectors have come under siege from a wave of cyberattacks, with authorities scrambling to address the threats. The most...

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.