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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...

Happy Mother’s Day!

Happy Mother’s Day from Costa Rica!

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 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.
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Costa Rica Mushroom Tourism Returns With Ruta Micológica 2026

Costa Rica’s rainy season is bringing back one of our country’s more unusual nature tourism offerings, as Ruta Micológica Costa Rica 2026 prepares to...

Costa Rica Infrastructure Push Focuses on Roads, Train and Traffic Relief

Costa Rica’s new Public Works and Transport Minister, Efraím Zeledón, is setting a clear test for his time in office: move forward five long-delayed...

Costa Rica Confirms Sixth Chikungunya Case of 2026

Costa Rica has confirmed its sixth chikungunya case of the year, this time involving a 53-year-old woman from Alajuelita who recently traveled to Nicaragua. The...

Costa Rica Art City Tour Returns to San José With Chepe Bajo la Lluvia

The Art City Tour (ACT) will continue its 2026 season with the event “Chepe bajo la lluvia” (“San José in the Rain”), an initiative...