Some historians and sociologists say the original construction of the Juan Santamaría myth was, well, convenient.

More than a century of racist laws and policies helped shape Limón. Communities and their distinctive cultures were forged through hardships often condoned by the Costa Rican government. But now the province’s Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism hopes to turn the region into “a new Cancún,”

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

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.

Taller Nacional de Danza will celebrate its 41st anniversary live at the Teatro Popular Melico Salazar. With choreographies of a great variety of dance genres...

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

When one mentions Nashville, Tennessee, country music stars might first come to mind as I am sure one’s first thought isn’t of a U.S....

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

  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...

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