Honoring those who served & sacrificed on U.S. Memorial Day
On Monday, the United States celebrates Memorial Day, commemorating the men and women who have died while serving in the U.S. military.
Happy Passover from Costa Rica!
The Tico Times extends its wishes for a wonderful Passover.
Four cantons will enforce dry law during Holy Week
Four of Costa Rica’s 82 municipalities have confirmed that they will prohibit the sale of alcohol during Holy Week.
The national symbols of Costa Rica
The national symbols of Costa Rica represent the country, its people and its traditions.
Costa Rica celebrates Guanacaste Day (Annexation of Nicoya)
On July 25, 1824, Costa Rica’s annexation of Guanacaste became official. In 1848, the territory officially became a Costa Rican province with four cantons: Nicoya, Santa Cruz, Bagaces and Cañas. Today, Guanacaste has 11 cantons.
Costa Rica cancels its biggest year-end parade due to pandemic
Costa Rica’s Festival de la Luz, a holiday parade through the heart of San José, typically fills the capital with holiday spirit. But not this year.
Costa Rica declares December 1 as holiday celebrating abolition of army
Costa Rica abolished its military in 1948.
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