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

The Tico Times - February 15, 2021

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A year ends with no party: The Fiestas de Zapote

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Happy Fourth of July from The Tico Times

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

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

Alejandro Zúñiga -

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

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Costa Rica prepares for 50th anniversary of Fiestas de Zapote

The Tico Times -

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

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

Alejandro Zúñiga -

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

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Gustico offers flavors, sights and sounds of rural Costa Rica

The Tico Times -

The Feria del Gustico continues through Sunday, March 31.

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What to do in Costa Rica in December

Alejandro Zúñiga -

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 -

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...

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

The Tico Times -

Two Fourth of July options in Costa Rica.

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

The Tico Times -

Simultaneous shows in the two countries will raise funds for Guatemala.

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