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The Hidden Reality of Illiteracy in Costa Rica and How People Cope

Tico Times - April 13, 2026

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Costa Rica Burger Weeks 2026 Kicks Off With 27 Restaurants

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

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Costa Rica Fossil Discoveries Renew Interest in Ancient Giant Animals

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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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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...