The Foreign Trade Promotion Agency of Costa Rica (PROCOMER) and the Film Commission announced this afternoon that a new audiovisual production will be shot...

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Costa Rica Gears Up for Third Annual Coffee Fair in May

Tico Times - April 10, 2024

Coffee drinkers can begin gearing up for the third edition of the Coffee Fair (Feria de Café), scheduled for May 18th and 19th at...

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John Travolta Thrills Fans at Panama Film Festival with “Grease” Screening

AFP - April 7, 2024

American actor John Travolta caused euphoria this Sunday in the Panamanian capital by attending as a guest the screening of the movie "Grease," which...

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Patacones: 5 Fascinating Facts About Costa Rica’s Beloved Plantain Dish

The Tico Times - April 2, 2024

Mmm, patacones. So delicious. So full of surprising facts.

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The Festive Atmosphere of Semana Santa at Costa Rican Beaches

Vincent Losasso - March 31, 2024

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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Pope Francis to Preside Over Easter Vigil Amid Health Concerns

Tico Times - March 30, 2024

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

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Revisiting Costa Rica’s Awe-Inspiring Good Friday Procession

The Tico Times - March 29, 2024

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

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Costa Ricans Resort to Loans for Basic Necessities

Tico Times - March 27, 2024

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

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

Sarah Jordan - March 25, 2024

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