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The Festive Atmosphere of Semana Santa at Costa Rican Beaches

Vincent Losasso -
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...
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San José’s Simón Bolívar Park Set for Temporary Access This Saturday

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The Simón Bolívar Urban Natural Park will open to the public for a single day on Saturday, March 14, starting at 9 a.m. This...
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Costa Rica Women March for Democracy and Rights on International Women’s Day

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Women and supporters march in downtown San José today to observe International Women's Day and voice demands for greater rights and protections. The 8M...
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When Therians Arrive in Costa Rica

Don Mateo -
This past month I learned a new word: Therian. The first time I heard it used was by our outgoing president, Rodrigo Chaves, who...
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Colombia to Euthanize Hippos to Control Pablo Escobar’s Invasive Herd

Colombia's government authorized the euthanasia of up to 80 hippos Monday as part of a new plan to curb the invasive population that started...
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Costa Rica’s Hello Brete Program Promises Free English Training

Outgoing President Rodrigo Chaves Robles stood before a crowd at the historic Antigua Aduana in San José, the venue for our country’s Hello Brete...
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How Costa Rica’s Strong Colón Became a Problem for the Economy

Costa Rica has spent much of the past decade walking a monetary tightrope, and the results have been extraordinary in some sectors and quietly...
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Costa Rica Pressured to Reveal Whereabouts of U.S.-Deported Migrants

Costa Rica’s Ombudsman’s Office has given immigration authorities 24 hours to disclose where the first group of migrants deported from the United States is...
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