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Shakira Returns to Costa Rica in 2027 After More Than 15 Years

Shakira plans a January 31, 2027 show at Costa Rica's National Stadium, her first here since 2011.

Costa Rica Mourns Actor and TV Host Leonardo Perucci, Dead at 87

Leonardo Perucci, the Chilean-born actor and host of the 1980s TV hit Fantástico, died Tuesday at 87 after more than four decades on Costa Rican stages and screens.

Every Big Mac Sold in Costa Rica on Nov. 13 Goes to Charity

On Nov. 13, every Big Mac sold at McDonald's in Costa Rica funds sick children's families and a youth jobs program. The goal is 75,000.

Costa Rica Now Has Its Own Wine Grape After a 50-Year Quest

Costa Rica now has a wine grape of its own. Peppevidor, a hybrid bred to grow in tropical heat, was certified as a new...

Wha Happen? 13 Patois Phrases for Costa Rica’s Caribbean Coast

Heading to Puerto Viejo or Cahuita? Learn 13 Mekatelyu phrases, from wha happen to mek wi go, before you go.

Costa Rica’s Creepiest Ghost Stories and Mysterious Legends

Every society has tales of terror that challenge our imaginations and our courage. Costa Rica has folk tales that include a priest who lost...

Costa Rica Celebrates National Masquerade Day With Traditional Parades and Music

Costa Rica is celebrating one of its most colorful traditions this weekend as giant masks, lively marching bands and characters from local folklore take...

Heading Out for Halloween in Costa Rica? Expect More Police on Patrol

Costa Rica police will patrol cemeteries, churches, bars and costume parties this Halloween weekend. Here's what to expect if you're heading out Oct. 31.

Tamarindo Celebrates Halloween Weekend With Costume Surfing, Parades and Beach Parties

Tamarindo is getting ready for a Halloween weekend that promises everything from surfers riding waves in costumes to trick-or-treating, costume contests, live music and...

Costa Rica’s President Invites Pope Leo XIV to Visit in 2027

President Laura Fernández formally invited Pope Leo XIV to visit Costa Rica during a private audience at the Vatican, proposing a trip in 2027...

Shakira Concert in Costa Rica Approved for January 2027 but Not Confirmed

Shakira could perform in Costa Rica on January 31, 2027, after the Ministry of Economy, Industry and Commerce (MEIC) approved a presale plan for...

Costa Rica Unveils New ₡100 Coin Celebrating Limón Calypso

Costa Rica is paying tribute to one of its most distinctive musical traditions with a new ₡100 coin celebrating Limón calypso, a genre deeply...

Spotify Introduces New Family Plan Verification Rules in Costa Rica

Spotify is tightening its rules for Premium Family subscriptions in Costa Rica, introducing a verification system that requires selected users to prove they live...

Free Museums, Films and Music Fill Costa Rica’s Weekend Calendar

Costa Rica is offering a wide range of free cultural activities this weekend giving everyone an opportunity to enjoy live music, movies, theater, traditional...
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Should You Buy Travel Insurance for Costa Rica After the US Ground Stop?

Airlines refund canceled flights but not stranded hotels and meals. When travel insurance pays, and what to check.

The Perfect Family Beach Day at Playa Carrillo, Costa Rica

This is between me and you. Don’t tell anybody else. We don’t want too many people overcrowding the places I’m about to tell you...

Costa Rica Flights to the US Back on Track as Trump Blames Biden for Ground Stop

If you're flying between Costa Rica and the United States today, your flight should run close to schedule. The nationwide US ground stop that...

Costa Rica Banks Pay as Little as 436 Colones per Dollar – Here’s How to Get More

With the dollar at a record low, Costa Rica banks are paying 436 to 440 colones per dollar. Here is how to compare rates and avoid costly conversions.