Events

Arts and Culture

Costa Rica invites filmmakers from Central America and the Caribbean to international festival

The Tico Times - February 15, 2021

The film festival is one of the main meetings of Central American and Caribbean independent cinema.

A year ends with no party: The Fiestas de Zapote

December 24, 2020

Happy Fourth of July from The Tico Times

July 4, 2020

Party like it’s 1996: Backstreet Boys captivate packed crowd at Parque Viva

February 29, 2020

Osa Conservation to celebrate Álvaro Day, honoring father of Costa Rica’s national parks

February 12, 2020

Events

Prepare to party: Costa Rica readies for Fiestas de Palmares 2020

The Tico Times - January 14, 2020

The Palmares tope is one of the country’s most famous, with cowboys from all over the country turning up to show off their riding skills and sometimes other talents.

Events

Barrio Chino hosting ‘Food Fest’ celebration in San José

The Tico Times - November 29, 2019

Barrio Chino in San José is celebrating Christmas early.

Costa Rica

Costa Rica’s National Oxcart Parade in Photos

Alejandro Zúñiga - November 24, 2019

The National Oxcart Parade celebrated Costa Rican history and traditions in the streets of San José.

Costa Rica

National Oxcart Parade will fill the streets of San José on Sunday

Alejandro Zúñiga - November 22, 2019

Costa Rica will celebrate the 23rd edition of the National Oxcart Parade through the streets of the country's capital.

Events

Costa Rica prepares for 50th anniversary of Fiestas de Zapote

The Tico Times - November 12, 2019

In December, Costa Rica will celebrate the 50th anniversary of its iconic Fiestas de Zapote.

Events

Cultural events in Costa Rica: May 13-19, 2019

Alejandro Zúñiga - May 13, 2019

Are arts- and culture-themed events occurring across Costa Rica in the coming days:

Events

Gustico offers flavors, sights and sounds of rural Costa Rica

The Tico Times - March 30, 2019

The Feria del Gustico continues through Sunday, March 31.

Events

What to do in Costa Rica in December

Alejandro Zúñiga - December 7, 2018

December is a busy month in Costa Rica, and we've prepared a collection of some under-the-radar events occurring here this month.

Arts & Culture

What to do in Costa Rica in September

The Tico Times - September 6, 2018

The hustle over the World Cup has ended, along with the pilgrimage to Cartago and Mother's Day. If you're wondering what on earth to...

Events

What to do on the 4th of July in Costa Rica

The Tico Times - July 3, 2018

Two Fourth of July options in Costa Rica.