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5 (debated) things about Costa Rica’s National Hero Juan Santamaría?

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

10 Costa Rican Spanish Expressions For Tourists

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

National Dance Workshop celebrates 41 Years at the Popular Teatro Melico Salazar

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...

Learning Spanish In Costa Rica for Expats and Tourists

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

Who was the revolutionary leader William Walker?

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....

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. 
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Powerful Earthquake Topples Buildings in Venezuela

A powerful earthquake struck north-central Venezuela this afternoon, collapsing buildings in the capital, Caracas, knocking out power in parts of the city and prompting...

Costa Rica Dollar Exchange Rate May Have Hit Bottom

For the better part of 2026, the story for anyone earning dollars in Costa Rica has been the same: the colón keeps getting stronger,...

Costa Rica’s Largest Police Operation Hit Cahuita — Here’s What It Means If You’re Headed There

If you're planning a trip to Cahuita or Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, own property along Limón's south Caribbean coast, or even live there, you've...

Costa Rica Fishermen Turn Recycled Wood Into Handmade Art

A group of fishermen on Isla Venado is turning discarded and salvaged materials into handmade art, creating a new source of income for local...