The national symbols of Costa Rica
The national symbols of Costa Rica represent the country, its people and its traditions.
The National Anthem of Costa Rica
Costa Rica's National Anthem is not a war song; rather, it tells the story of a democratic people, of farmers who have not experienced great conflicts.
Independence torch travels through Costa Rica
President Carlos Alvarado will receive the torch from a student and light a cauldron with the flames of freedom in Cartago.
Google recognizes Independence Day with Costa Rican flag
The search engine giant is recognizing Costa Rica.
The story behind the flag on Cerro de la Carpintera
We take a look at how one man started an Independence Day tradition in Cartago.
Independence torch travels through a fractured Central America
Dozens of people waited for the independence torch in Peñas Blancas, the Costa Rican town on the border with Nicaragua. There, the two countries are divided by a diagonal line where Costa Rican asphalt meets Nicaraguan cement.
ICYMI: Costa Rica’s colorful long weekend
A few faves from over the weekend.
PHOTOS: The beauty of Independence Day in Costa Rica
Photographer Priscilla Mora captured the vivid colors of the Independence Day celebrations in Santo Domingo de Heredia.
Becoming Costa Rican: 5 new Ticas celebrate Independence Day
On this Independence Day, The Tico TImes is proud to share the stories of five new Costa Ricans.
Celebrating Costa Rica Independence Day: Why the Lantern Parade?
When I was growing up, faroles – the handmade lanterns meant to symbolize the 19th-century journey that brought the message of Central American independence to Costa Rica – were simple constructions, made of paper.
Trending Stories
Monkeys of Costa Rica: Meet the White-Faced or Capuchin
White-faced monkeys - they eat everything, so they’re everywhere and they might steal your juice box or throw sticks at you.
White-faced or capuchin monkeys...
Costa Rica’s Playa Conchal Named World’s Best Beach
Beautiful Conchal Beach, located in the province of Guanacaste, was ranked as the best beach in the world by Big 7 Travel in its...
Here Is Why You Need To Think Before You Pick Another Plastic
Less than 9% of all plastic gets recycled.
Sad isn’t it? All of us are aware of the harmful effect of plastic on the environment....