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Lord of the Rings Stars Showcase Costa Rica’s Culture and Food

Billy Boyd and Dominic Monaghan, famous for playing Pippin and Merry in The Lord of the Rings, brought their travel show Billy & Dom...

Bad Bunny’s Concerts in Costa Rica Sell Out in Record Time

Bad Bunny is bringing his music to Costa Rica for two shows on December 5 and 6 at Estadio Nacional. The tickets for both...

¿Idiay? – A New Book Exploring Costa Rican Culture Through Language

Costa Rican speech is rich with expressions that many use daily without knowing their origins. Rodrigo Soto, a well-known Costa Rican author with over...

MegaCon 2025 Brings Global Pop Culture to Costa Rica

MegaCon 2025, Costa Rica’s largest pop culture convention, kicked off yesterday, at the Costa Rica Convention Center. Running through Sunday the event is expected...

Easter Weekend in Costa Rica: Traditions, Beaches, and Pura Vida

As someone who is rooted in San José, I’ve watched Semana Santa bring Costa Rica to life each year, and this Easter Weekend is...

Easter in Costa Rica: A Celebration of Faith and Tradition

Easter (Semana Santa), or Holy Week, is a cornerstone of Costa Rican culture, where centuries-old Catholic traditions blend with lively community spirit, captivating expats,...

Costa Rica Marks 169th Anniversary of Battle of Rivas

Costa Rica commemorates the 169th anniversary of the Battle of Rivas today, honoring the heroes who defended this country's sovereignty in 1856. Known as...

Costa Rica Hotels Brace for Quieter Easter Week

The tourism sector in Costa Rica is facing challenges as it approaches Easter Week 2025. Our country’s hotel industry is projecting moderate occupancy for...

Living in Costa Rica: Small Joys of Tico Culture an Expat Loves

Costa Rica rarely fails to deliver on pleasant experiences. You can’t beat the beaches. A pile of gallo pinto, arroz con pollo, or just...

Costa Rican Patacones Are A Culinary Treat with Roots in Colonial History

If the idea of smashing green plantains into crispy disks doesn’t immediately sound appetizing, you might not realize you’re missing out on patacones—a beloved...
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Nicaragua arrests retired general and son over alleged money laundering scheme

The Nicaraguan government on Thursday accused a retired general, once an ally of President Daniel Ortega, and his son of using shell companies to...

Costa Rica child bitten by dog at Escazú mall, raising safety concerns

A 7-year-old boy was bitten by a dog Saturday evening while walking with his family inside the Multiplaza shopping center in Escazú. Witnesses said...

Southwest Airlines Adds Direct Nashville Flights to Costa Rica

Southwest Airlines has announced a new nonstop route connecting Nashville, Tennessee, to San Jose, Costa Rica. The service kicks off on March 7, 2026,...

Mother’s Day in Costa Rica – Traditions and Celebrations

Families across our country gather today to honor mothers on this national holiday. Unlike many countries that observe the day in May, Costa Rica...