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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 FernĂ¡ndez 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 â‚¡100 Coin Celebrating LimĂ³n Calypso

Costa Rica is paying tribute to one of its most distinctive musical traditions with a new â‚¡100 coin celebrating LimĂ³n 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...

Comic Con Costa Rica 2026 to Showcase Local Fantasy and Science Fiction Authors

Fantasy, science fiction, and dystopian stories written by Costa Rican authors will take center stage at Comic Con Costa Rica 2026, bringing local literature...

Atenas launches Gallery Nights: a different artist every month, with the Central Valley as a backdrop

The series opens in November with Terry Eldridge, followed by John Taylor in December and Joanna Woskowicz in January Starting in November, Atenas will have...

Three Paperwork Problems Led Costa Rica to Deny Beéle Concert Permit

Immigration says a contract filed for the Beéle concert listed a signer who was not in Costa Rica. Ticket refunds start automatically Monday.

Costa Rica’s National Theater Celebrates 129 Years With Free Tours and Concerts Today

Costa Rica's National Theater is celebrating its 129th anniversary today, with free guided tours, live music and activities in downtown San José, giving everyone...

Beéle Concert in Costa Rica Canceled Hours Before Show

The concert by Colombian singer Beéle scheduled for tonight in Costa Rica has been canceled less than 24 hours before the show, leaving ticket...

Costa Rica’s Capital Gets a Temporary Forest and Free Saturday Music

A temporary forest at the entrance to the Central Bank Museums will host a free music event Saturday, giving residents and visitors yet another...
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Suspect in Playas del Coco Killing of American Will Be Held for One Year

A 22-year-old woman suspected of killing American businessman Marc Walter Fleming in Playas del Coco will remain behind bars for at least the next...

Costa Rica Hotel Wins Two World Travel Awards, Putting TĂ¡rcoles in the Spotlight

A hotel on Costa Rica's Central Pacific coast has won two international tourism awards, bringing attention to TĂ¡rcoles, a area known for its crocodile-filled...

For First Time, Costa Rica Votes Against UN Call to End US Embargo on Cuba

Costa Rica voted against the annual United Nations resolution calling on the United States to lift its economic embargo on Cuba, the first time...

Four Detained in Costa Rica Over Sedative-Spiked Rides From Bars

Costa Rican authorities detained four men yesterday who are suspected of offering rides to people leaving bars in San José, drugging them with a...