Arts and Culture

Costa Rica’s Puriscal Hosts Annual Chicharrones Festival

Tico Times - November 30, 2025

Crowds gather in the central park here as the Feria del Chicharrón kicks off its 2025 edition, drawing locals and visitors to sample the...

Fans Upset Over Last-Minute Changes to Bad Bunny’s Costa Rica Show Setup

November 28, 2025

Thanksgiving in Costa Rica Through a Tico Kitchen

November 27, 2025

How To Roast a Thanksgiving Turkey With Cornbread and Pecan Stuffing in Costa Rica

November 27, 2025

National Espresso Day Contrasts with Costa Rica’s Chorreador Tradition

November 23, 2025

Arts and Culture

Costa Rica Makes History With Film in Two Oscar Categories

Tico Times - November 18, 2025

Costa Rica has entered a new chapter in its film industry by submitting a single documentary for consideration in two major Academy Award categories....

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Costa Rica’s Envision Festival Sets 2026 Dates with Smaller Size and Eco Focus

Tico Times - November 11, 2025

Organizers of the Envision Festival have revealed plans for the 2026 event, set for February 23 to March 2 in Uvita. The gathering will...

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The Killers Set to Rock Costa Rica Again in 2026

Tico Times - November 1, 2025

Rock fans in Costa Rica have reason to mark their calendars. The Killers, the Las Vegas band behind timeless anthems like "Mr. Brightside" and...

Arts and Culture

The Celtic and Christian Beginnings of Halloween Explained

Tico Times - October 31, 2025

In the United States, Halloween ranks as the second-biggest commercial holiday, pulling in billions each year through costumes, candy and decorations. Here in Costa...

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Spine-Tingling Costa Rican Folklore Tales

Tico Times - October 31, 2025

Some of these legends pack a frightening punch; other tales are downright wacky (i.e. el Macho Chingo).

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Costa Rica’s Phantom Ox Cart is a Halloween Legend Rooted in History

Guest Author - October 30, 2025

As October draws to a close, Costa Ricans prepare for Halloween with a mix of modern festivities and age-old tales that echo through rural...

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Costa Rica Celebrates Cultural Roots with Masquerade Day Parade

Tico Times - October 29, 2025

Streets across Costa Rica fill with color and music each October 31 as the nation marks Traditional Masquerade Day, a celebration that honors local...

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Costa Rica Welcomes Ed Sheeran Back for Loop Tour Show

Tico Times - October 28, 2025

British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran will wrap up the Latin American leg of his Loop Tour with a performance in Costa Rica on May 30,...

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Starbucks Honors Costa Rica’s Coffee Roots in October Festivities

Tico Times - October 13, 2025

Coffee runs deep in our veins, a tradition that started in the 1700s and shapes our country's economy and culture today. This October, Starbucks...

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Juanes Lands in Costa Rica to Shoot Videos for New Tracks

Tico Times - October 9, 2025

Colombian singer Juanes has arrived in Costa Rica, turning our country's landscapes into backdrops for his latest music videos. The artist, known for hits...