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Costa Rica’s capital is ready for holiday celebrations

Christmas and year-end celebrations in Costa Rica involve activities all across the country, but some of the most popular events take place in San José.

Week-long Carnavales de Limón liven up Caribbean

In so many ways, the Caribbean Carnaval is unique, both in Costa Rica and around the world.

Bullfighting Costa Rica-style and a carnival atmosphere at the Fiestas de Zapote

Rides, grilled meat, cotton candy and a Costa Rican rodeo are at the annual fair. The festival in the southeastern San José neighborhood of Zapote runs until Jan. 5.
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Increased Activity at Costa Rica’s Poás Volcano Signals Possible Eruption

The Volcanological and Seismological Observatory (OVSICORI) in Costa Rica warned of surging seismic and volcanic activity at Poás Volcano. Volcanologist Geoffroy Avard says current...

Honduran Generals Re-Imprisoned Over 2009 Coup Protest Killing

Two retired Honduran generals, Venancio Cervantes, 69, and Carlos Puerto, 63, were sent back to prison on Tuesday, March 18, following a judicial ruling...

Celebrate Earth Day in Costa Rica with a Sunset Hike on Irazú Volcano

On April 12, in celebration of World Earth Day, the Central Conservation Area (ACC) of the National System of Conservation Areas (SINAC-MINAE), in collaboration...