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

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

Happy Fourth of July from The Tico Times

Break out your red, white and blue, rehearse the "U-S-A!" chant, and double-check your internet connection, because most of this year's Independence Day celebrations are going to be virtual. 

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

More than 25 years after they were formed, the Backstreet Boys performed in Costa Rica for the first time.

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

On Feb. 15, Osa Conservation will host the second annual Álvaro Day, honoring the legacy of one of Costa Rica's most influential environmental figures. 

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

Barrio Chino hosting ‘Food Fest’ celebration in San José

Barrio Chino in San José is celebrating Christmas early. 

Costa Rica’s National Oxcart Parade in Photos

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

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

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

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

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

Gustico offers flavors, sights and sounds of rural Costa Rica

The Feria del Gustico continues through Sunday, March 31.

What to do in Costa Rica in December

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

What to do in Costa Rica in September

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...

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

Two Fourth of July options in Costa Rica.

Benefit concerts for Guatemala to take place in Costa Rica, Mexico

Simultaneous shows in the two countries will raise funds for Guatemala.
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Nicaragua to Brief Diplomats on Controversial Electoral Reform

Nicaragua’s government will brief foreign diplomats on a proposed reform aimed at excluding opposition parties from elections, co-president Rosario Murillo said Friday, following criticism...

The Forensic Tool Costa Rica Lacks in Its Fight Over Illegal Gold Mining

A forensic technique Brazilian federal police are using to trace illegally mined Amazon gold points to a capability Costa Rica has conspicuously lacked in...

Costa Rica Raises Volcano Alert as Mudflow Risk Increases

Costa Rica has raised the activity level at Rincón de la Vieja Volcano to “precaution” following a sustained increase in eruptions and volcanic mudflows....

Watching the 2026 World Cup Final in a Costa Rica Dive Bar

Since moving to Costa Rica in 1990, I have not missed a World Cup final. I've watched them from a bar, from a friend's...