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Holi Festival of Colors to celebrate Indian diaspora with colored powder

The Costa Rica India Association (CRIA) is hosting its own Holi event in Santa Ana, not just to celebrate love and compassion but also to showcase Indian culture and traditions.

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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Miss Universe Seeks Safety from Nicaragua

The Miss Universe organization on Saturday asked the Nicaraguan government to "guarantee" the safety of the affiliates of the local contest, whose director, Karen...

Costa Rica’s Rising Costs Deter Tourists

Costa Rica has become a costly destination, evident when compared to neighboring countries like Colombia and Mexico. "We are seeing that tourists resent and complain...

Costa Rica Wildlife: Meet the Rufous Vented Ground Cuckoo

Although I’m a big fan of birds, I think I fall short of being a birder. I don’t don one of those floppy wide-brimmed...

Nicaraguan Pageant Director Banned from Country

Nicaraguan authorities have banned the national director of the Miss Universe pageant from returning to the country and raided her home, days after Nicaraguan...