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Costa Rica’s Festive New Year Traditions in the Pura Vida Spirit

The Tico Times - December 30, 2025

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Costa Rican Christmas Traditions: The Nativity Scene

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Christmas is a very special celebration for Ticos (Costa Ricans, as most of the readers of the Tico Times already know, are affectionately known...

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Iron Maiden Set to Rock Costa Rica Again in 2026 Tour

British heavy metal icons Iron Maiden have locked in their return to Costa Rica, delivering a major win for local fans. The band will...

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Costa Rica’s Festival of Light Brings Drone Shows and Northern Lights Theme

The Festival de la Luz returns to light up the capital this Saturday, December 13, marking nearly 30 years as a key Christmas tradition...

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Why Tamales Are at the Heart of Christmas in Costa Rica

In Costa Rica, the Christmas season is closely linked to traditional dishes, among which tamales hold a special place. They’re an essential element on...

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Bad Bunny Wows Costa Rica Crowd with Hits and Heartfelt Words

Bad Bunny delivered a powerful performance last night at the National Stadium, kicking off two sold-out dates on his DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS World...

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Costa Rica Joins Martin Garrix’s 16-City Americas Tour Lineup

Dutch DJ Martin Garrix has added Costa Rica to his list of stops for the Americas Tour set for 2026. The electronic music producer...

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U.S. Returns 13 Pre-Columbian Artifacts to Costa Rica

The United States government returned 13 pre-Columbian artifacts to Costa Rica this week, marking another step in the repatriation of items seized during a...

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More Tickets Released for Bad Bunny’s Sold-Out Shows in Costa Rica

Fans of Bad Bunny got a second chance this week when promoter Move Concerts released a fresh batch of tickets for the artist's back-to-back...

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Costa Rica Capital Glows with Christmas Lights in Seven Parks

Our capital city marked the start of the holiday season on Tuesday evening when municipal officials flipped the switch on more than 400 lighting...

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Costa Rica’s Puriscal Hosts Annual Chicharrones Festival

Crowds gather in the central park here as the Feria del Chicharrón kicks off its 2025 edition, drawing locals and visitors to sample the...

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