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How Costa Rica Observes Good Friday During Semana Santa

Tico Times - April 3, 2026

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Costa Rica Farmers Donate Harvest in San José Holy Week Tradition

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

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The Festive Atmosphere of Semana Santa at Costa Rican Beaches

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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

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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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Costa Rica Forms First Symphony Orchestra With Only Women Performers

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Costa Rica now has its first symphony orchestra that consists exclusively of women. The Sistema Nacional de Educación Musical assembled the ensemble as part...

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Costa Rica Fashion Week Debuts in Arts Festival Lineup

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Costa Rica Fashion Week marks its 25th edition by aligning with the International Arts Festival, blending runway shows with broader cultural offerings for the...

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The International Arts Festival Returns to Costa Rica for Its 37th Edition

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The International Arts Festival (FIA) returns to San José from March 20 to 29 for its 37th edition. The public event brings more than...

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Starbucks adds limited-time MrBeast tie-in drink at select Costa Rica stores

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Starbucks stores in Costa Rica are offering the Cannon Ball Drink, a limited-time beverage tied to a partnership with content creator MrBeast. The drink...

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Costa Rican Film ‘Todo Puede Cambiar’ Spotlights Youth Trapped in Narcotrafficking Crisis

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A new Costa Rican film set to hit theaters next week takes a hard look at how narcotrafficking and contract killings tear through young...

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Public Image Ltd Set to Make Costa Rica Debut in April

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Rock fans in Costa Rica have a major event on the horizon. Public Image Ltd, the band led by John Lydon, plans to play...

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Trump says he will order release of information about extraterrestrials

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U.S. President Donald Trump announced yesterday that he will order federal agencies to “identify and publish” government files related to extraterrestrials, something some Americans...