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The Story of Costa Rica’s Famous Railroad to Limón

Tico Times - April 19, 2026

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The History of Pirate Raids Along Costa Rica’s Coast

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Beehives Force Cancellation of Traditional Pilgrimage

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The Hidden Reality of Illiteracy in Costa Rica and How People Cope

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How Costa Rica Observes Good Friday During Semana Santa

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Good Friday in Costa Rica brings processions, family traditions, quieter streets, and widespread closures as Semana Santa reaches its most solemn day. Good Friday in...

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Costa Rica Farmers Donate Harvest in San José Holy Week Tradition

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During Holy Week, farmers, the Catholic Church and the Municipality of San José come together for the blessing of the harvest, an event that...

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The superstitions and traditions that still mark Easter Week in Costa Rica

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Semana Santa, or Holy Week, remains one of the most important religious observances here in Costa Rica, especially in a country where Catholic traditions...

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The Festive Atmosphere of Semana Santa at Costa Rican Beaches

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The first reaction from every friend or family member that I’ve taken to the beach in Guanacaste has been, “There’s nobody here!” Where I...

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Israel Defends Blocked Palm Sunday Mass at Holy Sepulchre

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Netanyahu stating there was “no bad intention” after preventing a Catholic Mass at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre enters Costa Rica’s public conversation...

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Costa Rica Faces Growing Calls to Restrict Social Media Use Among Children

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A landmark jury decision in California is sending shockwaves through the global tech industry, and its ripple effects are now being felt in Costa...

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What to Expect During Easter in Costa Rica

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Few weeks on the Costa Rican calendar carry the weight of Easter (Semana Santa). Easter week in this Catholic country is not simply a...

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Costa Rica’s Felipe Pacheco Heads to 98th Academy Awards

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The 32-year-old Costa Rican music editor is making history tonight as the first person from his country ever nominated for an Academy Award. There...

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Picnic Festival 2026 Opens in Heredia with Sunshine and Live Music

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The Picnic Festival opened its 2026 edition yesterday, at the Centro de Eventos Pedregal in Belén de Heredia. Sunny skies and temperatures near 29...

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Costa Rican Kombucha Culture Hits U.S. West Coast Stores

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Kombucha Culture, the top kombucha producer in Costa Rica and Central America, now sells its canned drinks at select stores in Southern California and...