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Arts and Culture

Costa Rica’s Film Industry Gains Momentum with $10 Million Reality Show

Ileana Fernandez - April 12, 2024

Arts and Culture

Costa Rica Gears Up for Third Annual Coffee Fair in May

Arts and Culture

John Travolta Thrills Fans at Panama Film Festival with “Grease” Screening

Arts and Culture

Patacones: 5 Fascinating Facts About Costa Rica’s Beloved Plantain Dish

Arts and Culture

Revisiting Costa Rica’s Awe-Inspiring Good Friday Procession

The Tico Times -

A preview of San José's Good Friday procession, with sights and sounds from last year's event.

Arts and Culture

Costa Ricans Resort to Loans for Basic Necessities

Tico Times -

According to the International Center for Economic Policy for Sustainable Development (CINPE), 25% of those who request loans do so to cover basic needs...

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How is Easter Week (Semana Santa) in Costa Rica?

Sarah Jordan -

One of the busiest weeks of the year is here in Costa Rica, the much anticipated week of Semana Santa. Holy Week is considered...

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Costa Rica Enters Top 20 in World Happiness Report

Tico Times -

Costa Rica has reason to celebrate as the Central American nation entered the top 20 happiest countries in the world, according to the latest...

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Costumed Canines Flock to Nicaraguan Church for Saint Lazarus Blessing

AFP -

Hundreds of dogs dressed as humans were brought by their owners this Sunday to a church in Nicaragua to give thanks to Saint Lazarus,...

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Costa Rica Repatriates Pre-Columbian Artifacts from the US

Tico Times -

A total of 395 archaeological artifacts that were kept in Costa Rica's diplomatic offices in Los Angeles, Miami, and Washington D.C., were repatriated to...