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Costa Rican Museums to visit in 2023

Ileana Fernandez -
The Costa Rican Tourism Institute (ICT) created a Museum Guide for tourists visiting these centers. The 48-page-long document features the main information and includes...
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Cultural agenda for the weekend in Costa Rica

Ileana Fernandez -
The weekend is here! Finally, some time to rest, unwind and enjoy some free time doing fun activities.  Fortunately, this weekend has a great offer...
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Tierra Mojada: crafts with Costa Rican identity

Ileana Fernandez -
The handicrafts of the "Tierra Mojada" association come from La Fortuna de San Carlos. The mountains, rivers, the majestic Arenal Volcano, hot springs, flora,...
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Costa Rica’s Ukrainian Community Helps Orphanage with Benefit Concert

Bruce Callow -
Last November 5 a benefit concert for Ukraine took place in Calgary, Alberta and communities from several countries including Costa Rica, Poland and Japan...
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Costa Rica Develops Basketball for Good Project

Ileana Fernandez -
Basketball For Good is a program that involves 3x3 basketball and mini basketball to foment equality, hand in hand with sports activities. It's carried...
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Costa Rica Bullfighting: “Toros a la Tica”

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A bull comes out of the pens, charges and throws improvised bullfighters through the air to win the public's ovation. A twist that in...
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Was 2022 a Bad Year? Try a little Costa Rican Magic for a Lucky 2023

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An old Tico belief holds that whatever you’re doing when the clock strikes 12 on Dec. 31 will characterize your year to come.
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Costa Rica Proudly Shows Off its Horses at El Tope Parade

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Cowboy hats and boots, in the purest "wild west" style, flooded the streets of downtown San José on Monday to proudly show off Costa...
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Costa Rican Traditions for New Year’s Eve

Ileana Fernandez -
Dancing, food, and the final countdown are part of the major traditions in Costa Rica to bid farewell to the Old Year and celebrate...
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Old Costa Rica Christmas Traditions like Nativity Scenes, Rosaries Still Alive

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The nativity scene remains an unique and integral part of a Costa Rican Christmas.
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Costa Rica’s Crucitas Crisis Deepens With Calls for Emergency Declaration

The situation in Crucitas, San Carlos, is getting out of control. Authorities in San Carlos denounce the massive arrival of Nicaraguan miners in the...
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Suriname Shocks El Salvador 2-1 in Qualifier Marked by Racist Chants

Dhoraso Klas scored in the 81st minute as Suriname stunned El Salvador 2-1 away on Monday in a 2026 World Cup qualifying match marred...
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Costa Rica’s Banana Exports Fall 20% Due to Heavy Rains and Disease

Costa Rica's banana sector took a hard hit in the first half of 2025, with exports dropping 20.7 percent compared to the same period...
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Nicaragua Strengthens Alliance with Russia via Ukraine Trade Accords

Nicaragua is preparing to sign trade agreements with three Ukrainian regions occupied by Russia, according to a decree published Monday in the Official Gazette. The...
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