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When Bocas del Toro, Panama was part of Costa Rica

Look closely at this mid-1800s map of Costa Rica, and you might spot some major differences. 

Is Costa Rica the New Hotspot for Celebrity Vacations and Special Occasions?

Several celebrities have decided to come to Costa Rica for the holidays. Gal Gadot, Shawn Mendes, and Gisele Bündchen chose the sun, beaches, and...

Costa Rican Traditions Promise Prosperity in the New Year 

If your ship didn’t come in this year, don’t despair. There’s always next year – and the eve of a new year might be...

A closer look at a Costa Rica New Year’s Tradition

Costa Ricans are fond of Santa Lucía flowers and have an interesting tradition of bestowing bouquets of these flowers to friends during the New Year to ensure prosperity.

Lost Legacy Behind Latin America’s Favorite New Year Song

One of the classic New Year's songs for our part of the world is called 'El Año Viejo'. If you have your radio tuned...

Luck and Tradition Shape Costa Rica Families New Year Celebrations

As the clock strikes midnight and the fireworks light up the night sky, thousands of Costa Rican families will have prepared for the rituals...
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Latin America Develops Regional AI to Preserve Cultural Identity

An artificial intelligence model created with characteristic data from Latin America to ensure the region's multicultural reality is not left behind in the development...

Salvadoran Eco Groups Fight Bukele Gold Mining Expansion

Salvadoran environmentalists accused President Nayib Bukele's government this Saturday of "persecution" and "harassment" for rejecting metal mining promoted by the president and held him...

How to Save Money and Eat Healthier in Costa Rica with an Eco-Friendly Home Garden

As the cost of living soars, now more than ever, home gardens remain one of the best remedies to beat inflation. In fact, recent...