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Costa Rican Spanish Phrases: La farándula

La farándula is a group of local characters consisting of figures from business, sports, politics, modeling, entertainment, rich and beautiful people and the famous. I guess you could say it is sort of like Costa Rica’s version of the Jet Set.

The History of Coffee in Costa Rica

Coffee is one of the most consumed drinks in the world each year; a coffee in the morning or a couple in the afternoon...

What is Costa Rica Single Origin Coffee?

Coffee that only comes from Costa Rica can be called single origin.  However, what does that mean?  Single origin coffee means that it is...

Puro Cuento International Festival to open on International Women’s Day

The aim of the festival is to promote a love of story-telling, as well as highlight important social and cultural issues. 

Despite its dark past, Medellín, Colombia, remains one of Latin America’s great cities

Once synonymous with drugs and bloodshed, Medellín now provides an unbelievably vibrant and colorful stage for an increasing number of foreign visitors.

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.

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.

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.

Tamarindo Art Wave to showcase local, national and international artists

The town of Tamarindo, best known for its beaches and nightlife, is inviting the world to see its artsy side for a change.

Parrita: How green was the valley

Most travelers don’t spend much time in Parrita. Except for an annual Mule Festival, the town doesn’t have much going for it. But Parrita...
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Costa Rica Lands Two Spots on Travel + Leisure’s 2026 Best New Hotels List

Two Costa Rican properties have earned spots on Travel + Leisure magazine's 2026 It List of the world's 100 best new hotels. The publication...

El Salvador Opens Mass Trial Against Gang leaders

El Salvador’s justice system on Monday opened a trial against some 486 people accused of belonging to the Mara Salvatrucha (MS-13), including several founders...

Honduran Police Fire Tear Gas at Protesting Students

Honduran riot police fired tear gas Monday at students protesting a proposed cut to the budget of the National Autonomous University of Honduras. About...

Panama Takes Custody of Flight 901 Bombing Attack Suspect

Panama took custody Monday of the main suspect in the 1994 bombing of Alas Chiricanas Flight 901, the deadliest terrorist attack in the country’s...