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Easter Weekend in Costa Rica: Traditions, Beaches, and Pura Vida

Guest Author - April 17, 2025

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Easter in Costa Rica: A Celebration of Faith and Tradition

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Costa Rica Marks 169th Anniversary of Battle of Rivas

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Costa Rica Hotels Brace for Quieter Easter Week

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Starbucks Invests $11 Million in Costa Rica to Open New Coffee Shops

Starbucks is set to invest approximately $11 million over the next five years in Costa Rica, fueling the opening of at least 15 new...

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The Art City Tour Returns to San José with “For the Love of Chepe”

The Art City Tour (ACT) returns to San José with the event “For the Love of Chepe” (“Por Amor a Chepe”), inviting the public...

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Local Restaurant Wars Show Costa Rica Business Reality

Competition is good, right? It is arguably what most drives the capitalist system. An open marketplace of goods and services, for the buyer to...

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Costa Rica Grapples with Rural Gentrification and Property Prices

A recent National University (UNA) survey reveals that 86.8% of Costa Ricans believe foreign residents are appropriating coastal properties. The study found that 76.9%...

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Costa Rica Studio Wimblu Explores Language Through Art and Film

Wimblu, a creative documentary studio formed by three Costa Ricans, is set to host several events in anticipation of the release of the ninth...

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Pope Francis Names Costa Rican Coffee Best in the World

Pope Francis chose Costa Rican coffee. During the traditional Wednesday audience in Vatican City, the head of the Catholic Church expressed his appreciation for...

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When Bocas del Toro, Panama was part of Costa Rica

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Look closely at this mid-1800s map of Costa Rica, and you might spot some major differences.

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Is Costa Rica the New Hotspot for Celebrity Vacations and Special Occasions?

Several celebrities have decided to come to Costa Rica for the holidays. Gal Gadot, Shawn Mendes, and Gisele Bündchen chose the sun, beaches, and...

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Costa Rica’s Nekajui Hotel on Condé Nast Traveler 2025 Hot List

Condé Nast Traveler’s 2025 Hot List recognizes top new hotels worldwide, and Nekajui, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Guanacaste, Costa Rica, is among them. The...

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Shipwrecks in Costa Rica Confirmed as Danish Slave Ships from 1710

The National Museum of Denmark has confirmed that two 18th-century shipwrecks in Cahuita National Park, long thought to be pirate ships, are the Danish...

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