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

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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

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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...
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Guns N’ Roses Kicks Off Latin Tour in Costa Rica at National Stadium

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Rock fans across the country gear up for a night of hard-hitting music as Guns N’ Roses performs at the Estadio Nacional this evening....
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Draw for 2026 World Cup Kind to Favorites as Trump Takes Center Stage

Holders Argentina and leading contenders Spain were handed kind draws for the 2026 World Cup in a star-studded ceremony on Friday which saw US...
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Coming Home to Costa Rica in a Driverless World

A week from now I’ll be back in Costa Rica. Three months gone, and I’m ready for the plane to touch down and to...
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Costa Rica Joins Martin Garrix’s 16-City Americas Tour Lineup

Dutch DJ Martin Garrix has added Costa Rica to his list of stops for the Americas Tour set for 2026. The electronic music producer...
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Why Visiting North America Will Cost More for Costa Ricans in July 2026

Costa Rican families planning trips to the United States, Canada, or Mexico in 2026 face higher costs as the mid-year school break overlaps with...
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