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What to Expect During Easter in Costa Rica

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Few weeks on the Costa Rican calendar carry the weight of Easter (Semana Santa). Easter week in this Catholic country is not simply a...
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Costa Rica’s Felipe Pacheco Heads to 98th Academy Awards

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The 32-year-old Costa Rican music editor is making history tonight as the first person from his country ever nominated for an Academy Award. There...
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Picnic Festival 2026 Opens in Heredia with Sunshine and Live Music

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The Picnic Festival opened its 2026 edition yesterday, at the Centro de Eventos Pedregal in Belén de Heredia. Sunny skies and temperatures near 29...
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Costa Rican Kombucha Culture Hits U.S. West Coast Stores

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Kombucha Culture, the top kombucha producer in Costa Rica and Central America, now sells its canned drinks at select stores in Southern California and...
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San José’s Simón Bolívar Park Set for Temporary Access This Saturday

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The Simón Bolívar Urban Natural Park will open to the public for a single day on Saturday, March 14, starting at 9 a.m. This...
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Costa Rica Women March for Democracy and Rights on International Women’s Day

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Women and supporters march in downtown San José today to observe International Women's Day and voice demands for greater rights and protections. The 8M...
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When Therians Arrive in Costa Rica

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This past month I learned a new word: Therian. The first time I heard it used was by our outgoing president, Rodrigo Chaves, who...
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Costa Rica Forms First Symphony Orchestra With Only Women Performers

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Costa Rica now has its first symphony orchestra that consists exclusively of women. The Sistema Nacional de Educación Musical assembled the ensemble as part...
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Costa Rica Fashion Week Debuts in Arts Festival Lineup

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Costa Rica Fashion Week marks its 25th edition by aligning with the International Arts Festival, blending runway shows with broader cultural offerings for the...
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The International Arts Festival Returns to Costa Rica for Its 37th Edition

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The International Arts Festival (FIA) returns to San José from March 20 to 29 for its 37th edition. The public event brings more than...
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Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Makes Esquire Best New Hotels 2026 List

Costa Rica picked up a place on Esquire’s Best New Hotels in the World 2026 list this week, with Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta...
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Femicides in Costa Rica Continue to Fuel Alarm Over Violence Against Women

Costa Rica’s femicide count has reached 10 so far in 2026, keeping violence against women at the center of the country’s security concerns even...
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Juan Santamaría Day: The Battle That Saved Costa Rica From a U.S. Takeover

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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Brazil’s Joao Fonseca Makes His Mark in Monte Carlo Despite Loss to Zverev

Brazil’s Joao Fonseca saw his breakout run at the Monte Carlo Masters come to an end Friday, but not before the 19-year-old pushed Alexander...
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