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Thanksgiving Recipes with a Costa Rica Twist

Thanksgiving, or acción de gracias in Spanish, is an all-American tradition that has made its way into the heart of Costa Rica. The large...

Costa Rican Chocolate Maker Sibö Triumphs at World Competition

In a sweet victory for Costa Rica, local chocolatier Sibö has proven that the country's cacao is among the world's finest. After qualifying in...

Why Costa Ricans Call Themselves Ticos and Americans Gringos

Although Shakespeare’s Juliet spoke true when she said, “A rose by any other name would smell as sweet,” she was referring to given names...

Traditional Masquerade Day Celebrates Costa Rican Culture

Since 1996, Costa Rica has celebrated “Traditional Masquerade Day” on October 31, following the issuance of Executive Decree No. 25724-C. This day was established...

Make Traditional Pan de Muerto for Day of the Dead Celebrations

A look at Mexican and Costa Rican Day of the Dead traditions, and a mouthwatering recipe.

From the Weeping Woman to the Naked Gringo: Costa Rica’s spookiest folklore

Halloween is not considered a traditional holiday in Costa Rica, but the lore here is rich in scary stories.
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Costa Rica Faces Continued Flooding as Cold Front Persists

Costa Rica continues to grapple with severe flooding as Cold Front No. 3 maintains its grip on the country. The National Meteorological Institute (IMN)...

Gisele Bündchen spotted with Joaquim Valente in Costa Rica

Supermodel Gisele Bündchen was recently spotted in Costa Rica with her boyfriend Joaquim Valente, as reported by The Daily Mail. The couple was seen...

Crossing Borders: A Costa Rican Resident’s Journey to Panama

After 25 years of residency in Costa Rica, I became a temporary tourist. My cedula expired, and the caja and I are a couple...