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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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Compassion in Costa Rica: Tales from The Bribri and The Bridge

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The book The Bribri and The Bridge: Tales from Life with the Indigenous People of Costa Rica is both a celebration and a portrait of...
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Why Honduras Still Has No President Days After a Razor Thin Vote

Hondurans are on edge. Three days after the elections, they still don't know who will govern them for the next four years due to...
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U.S. Returns 13 Pre-Columbian Artifacts to Costa Rica

The United States government returned 13 pre-Columbian artifacts to Costa Rica this week, marking another step in the repatriation of items seized during a...
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More Tickets Released for Bad Bunny’s Sold-Out Shows in Costa Rica

Fans of Bad Bunny got a second chance this week when promoter Move Concerts released a fresh batch of tickets for the artist's back-to-back...
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Costa Rica Capital Glows with Christmas Lights in Seven Parks

Our capital city marked the start of the holiday season on Tuesday evening when municipal officials flipped the switch on more than 400 lighting...
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