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Fun and Free Costa Rica Culture: Halloween Masquerade Parades

This Halloween, be a part of Costa Rica’s fun and free costumed tradition — fling yourself into the contagious festivals and parades that flood the streets during Día Nacional de la Mascarada Costarricense.

Fun and free in Costa Rica: Día Nacional del Boyero (The Oxcart Parade)

The Oxcart Parade on Sunday, March 12, in San Antonio de Escazú is Costa Rica’s traditional showcase at its best.

Costa Rica Oxcart Parade: Día Nacional del Boyero

The Oxcart Parade on Sunday, March 12, in San Antonio de Escazú is Costa Rica’s traditional showcase at its best.

Costa Rica’s Ojo de Agua Water Park is the Central Valley’s best kept secret

Ojo de Agua in Heredia is a perfect day trip for travelers and families looking to beat the heat in one of the Central Valley's only public pools.

Fun and free in Costa Rica: Sunday aerobics at Parque La Sabana

With this story, Tico Times Travel launches a monthly column called “Fun and free in Costa Rica,” by Ilana Long — short dispatches on interesting things to do that cost nada.

At Grand Masonic Lodge, some of Costa Rica’s best-kept secrets remain just that

A tour of the Grand Masonic Lodge in San José with Chepecletas makes a fascinating excursion. Just don't expect the Masons to tell all their secrets.

Alajuela Walking Tours bring city’s secrets to light

Alajuela Walking Tours explore this fascinating city's little-known history — scandals, crimes, heroes and hidden treasures.

University for Peace brings a global community to Ciudad Colón

The University for Peace in Ciudad Colón, founded by a UN treaty, attracts up to 200 students a year from some 45 countries.

Santa Ana antiques dealer, architect specializes in people

The soul of Santa Ana comes alive when viewed through the blue eyes of Héctor Aguilar — architect, antiques dealer and prolific profiler of town characters.

Santa Ana animal sanctuary comes with sad backstories, better endings

At the Refugio Herpetológico animal sanctuary in Santa Ana, the wards often have heart-breaking histories, but occasionally they are successfully released.
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Long Lines Hit Costa Rica Airport After Midday Flight Surge

Long lines formed Saturday at the departure immigration area of Juan Santamaría International Airport after a heavy midday wave of flights pushed thousands of...

Why the 2026 World Cup Feels Strange Without La Sele

It is still hard to believe that, even with the gift of an expanded 48-team field, I am watching only the second World Cup...

Honduras Macaw Rescue Effort Draws Attention to Narco Threats

A new report from The Nation has put international attention on a remote corner of eastern Honduras, where Indigenous Miskito guardians are protecting the...

U.S. Lawmakers Urge Release of Salvadoran Lawyer Ruth López

Nine Democratic members of the U.S. Congress sent a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio asking him to press for the immediate release...