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The Festive Atmosphere of Semana Santa at Costa Rican Beaches

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...

Pope Francis to Preside Over Easter Vigil Amid Health Concerns

Pope Francis will be present on Saturday night at the Easter Vigil in Rome despite having canceled his participation in the Way of the...

Revisiting Costa Rica’s Awe-Inspiring Good Friday Procession

A preview of San José's Good Friday procession, with sights and sounds from last year's event.

Costa Ricans Resort to Loans for Basic Necessities

According to the International Center for Economic Policy for Sustainable Development (CINPE), 25% of those who request loans do so to cover basic needs...

How is Easter Week (Semana Santa) in Costa Rica?

One of the busiest weeks of the year is here in Costa Rica, the much anticipated week of Semana Santa. Holy Week is considered...

Costa Rica Enters Top 20 in World Happiness Report

Costa Rica has reason to celebrate as the Central American nation entered the top 20 happiest countries in the world, according to the latest...
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Costa Rica’s President Seeks Citizen Vote on Reforms

As previously announced, President Rodrigo Chaves confirmed he will seek to call a referendum on several bills being promoted by his administration. During his...

Reviving Panama’s Lost Economic Boom

Among lettuces and sacks of potatoes, Doralicia Moreno, a vendor at Panama's largest market, complains that "customer turnout is minimal" and longs for the...

Guatemalan Anti-Drug Congressman Arrested for Narcotics

A former Guatemalan congressman, who was tasked with combating drug trafficking, was arrested in the United States, where he pleaded guilty to drug trafficking...