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Costa Ricans Honor Community Roots at the Palmares Festival

Tico Times - January 16, 2026

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How Altitude Shapes Flavors in Costa Rican Coffee Beans

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The Palmares 2026 Festival is Costa Rica’s biggest January Event

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Anonymous Bettor Profits Big on Maduro’s Capture Through Crypto Platform

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Children Fill Costa Rica’s National Stadium for Annual Christmas Fiesta

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The National Stadium in San José transformed into a hub of holiday cheer yesterday, as thousands of children from across our country gathered for...

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Pre-Columbian Treasures to Be Saved Before Costa Rica’s New Airport Build

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Authorities in Costa Rica plan to recover archaeological artifacts from the site of the proposed Southern Zone International Airport in Palmar Sur de Osa....

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Costa Rica Picnic Festival 2026 Lineup Headlined by Christina Aguilera, Maná and Nodal

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Picnic Festival organizers revealed the lineup for the 2026 edition yesterday, setting the stage for two days of live music at Centro de Eventos...

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Top Prize Unsold in Costa Rica’s Gordo Navideño Lottery Draw

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The Gordo Navideño 2025 draw wrapped up last night with a twist that left many stunned: the top prize went unclaimed because the winning...

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What to Know About Costa Rica’s Gordo Navideño Lottery

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Today marks the day thousands across the country have waited for: the draw of the Gordo Navideño 2025. Run by the Junta de Protección...

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Costa Rican Christmas Traditions: The Nativity Scene

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Christmas is a very special celebration for Ticos (Costa Ricans, as most of the readers of the Tico Times already know, are affectionately known...

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Iron Maiden Set to Rock Costa Rica Again in 2026 Tour

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British heavy metal icons Iron Maiden have locked in their return to Costa Rica, delivering a major win for local fans. The band will...

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Costa Rica’s Festival of Light Brings Drone Shows and Northern Lights Theme

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The Festival de la Luz returns to light up the capital this Saturday, December 13, marking nearly 30 years as a key Christmas tradition...

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Why Tamales Are at the Heart of Christmas in Costa Rica

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In Costa Rica, the Christmas season is closely linked to traditional dishes, among which tamales hold a special place. They’re an essential element on...

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