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Juan Santamaría Day: The Battle That Saved Costa Rica From a U.S. Takeover

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Today is Juan Santamaría Day, the anniversary of the most famous battle in Costa Rican history, which took place in 1856, when a simple...
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Costa Rica Fossil Discoveries Renew Interest in Ancient Giant Animals

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A recent feature by Maria Faith Saligumba for Discover Wildlife Science has renewed attention on a part of Costa Rica’s history that many people...
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Transitarte Returns to San José With Larger Program

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San José is preparing for the return of Transitarte this week, with the annual urban arts festival set for April 10, 11 and 12...
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Gallo Pinto Ranked Among World’s Best Bean Dishes

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Gallo pinto, one of Costa Rica’s most familiar and widely served dishes, has again earned international attention after being included among TasteAtlas’ top bean...
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How Costa Rica Observes Good Friday During Semana Santa

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Good Friday in Costa Rica brings processions, family traditions, quieter streets, and widespread closures as Semana Santa reaches its most solemn day. Good Friday in...
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Costa Rica Farmers Donate Harvest in San José Holy Week Tradition

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During Holy Week, farmers, the Catholic Church and the Municipality of San José come together for the blessing of the harvest, an event that...
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The superstitions and traditions that still mark Easter Week in Costa Rica

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Semana Santa, or Holy Week, remains one of the most important religious observances here in Costa Rica, especially in a country where Catholic traditions...
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The Festive Atmosphere of Semana Santa at Costa Rican Beaches

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The first reaction from every friend or family member that I’ve taken to the beach in Guanacaste has been, “There’s nobody here!” Where I...
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Israel Defends Blocked Palm Sunday Mass at Holy Sepulchre

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Netanyahu stating there was “no bad intention” after preventing a Catholic Mass at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre enters Costa Rica’s public conversation...
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Costa Rica Faces Growing Calls to Restrict Social Media Use Among Children

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A landmark jury decision in California is sending shockwaves through the global tech industry, and its ripple effects are now being felt in Costa...
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Costa Rican Town Gears Up for Its National Strawberry Fair

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Costa Rica’s Wildlife Is Dying on the Roads That Drive Its Tourism

Costa Rica has built a global reputation as one of the planet's great conservation success stories. A quarter of its territory is protected. It...
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Costa Rica Wildlife Draft Raises Alarm Over Illegal Captivity

The possibility of allowing the keeping of certain wild birds, such as macaws, has returned to public debate with the new draft of the...
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