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Costa Rica’s Valentine’s Day: Love it or Leave it

There appear to be two schools of thought when it comes to Valentine’s Day: Love it or Leave it. Those of the older generation...

Valentine’s in Costa Rica: Beware of Armed Cherubs

Hearts, candy, flowers, mood music and that chubby-cheeked cherub in a loincloth – you guessed it. Valentine's Day is coming. Romance makes for strange bedfellows,...

Merry Christmas!

Wishing you a wonderful holiday!

Thanksgiving in Costa Rica was a long time coming

In this #TBT piece, we looked back on days of turkey scarcity.

Honoring those who served on Veterans Day

On Thursday, the United States recognizes Veterans Day, commemorating the men and women who have served in the U.S. military. The holiday is recognized across...

Halloween in Costa Rica: The When, Where and How Masquerade day is Celebrated

In anticipation of Halloween Day, people all over the world dream of scary or comical elaborated costumes. Halloween is a festival celebrated in the...

Costa Rica will have traditional Zapote bullfights this year

After they were canceled last year due to the pandemic, one of Costa Rica's most-popular year-end events will occur this December. Costa Rican-style bullfights...

Happy Mother’s Day!

Happy Mother’s Day from Costa Rica!
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Costa Rica Orders Halt to Illegal Building in Protected Forest

The Osa Environmental Prosecutor’s Office has received a court order to stop a residential construction project in the Paso la Danta Biological Corridor in...

Costa Rica’s Record Meth Bust in Tibás Raises Concerns

Costa Rican authorities seized 48 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine in Tibás, marking our country’s largest synthetic drug seizure. The operation, conducted by the Drug...

Costa Rica Catholics Support Conclave Despite No Voting Cardinal

Black smoke rose from the Sistine Chapel’s chimney this evening, signaling that the 133 cardinals in the 2025 conclave have not yet elected a...