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This Thanksgiving in Costa Rica, pass a plate to those in need

Amanda Zúñiga - November 25, 2021

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A year ends with no party: The Fiestas de Zapote

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Tournament in Costa Rica to celebrate women in fishing

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Osa Conservation to celebrate Álvaro Day, honoring father of Costa Rica’s national parks

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VIDEO: San José politicians, residents forego cars on World Car Free Day

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Politicians, diplomats and residents took up the challenge to walk, bike or take public transportation on World Car Free Day, Sept. 22.

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American Colony to host 56th annual U.S. Independence Day picnic on Sunday

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The American Colony Committee's annual 4th of July picnic is Sunday at Cervecería Costa Rica in Alajuela.

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Guanacaste Surf Circuit crowns winners

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The 2016 champions of Costa Rica's Guanacaste Surf Circuit (Circuito Guanacasteco de Surf — CGS) were crowned Sunday, May 15 at Playa Negra.

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Legal skirmishes cause rifts in Costa Rica’s craft beer industry

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As Costa Rican brewers look to carve out their place in the expanding craft beer market, trademark issues are a constant battle.

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Costa Rica to host third International Sustainable Building Congress

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"Building Sustainable Cities and Lifestyles in Latin America and the Caribbean,” is the theme of the conference, which will take place May 17-20.

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Announcing ‘News and Brews,’ a Tico Times event

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Join us May 14 for a lively discussion about Costa Rica's booming craft beer industry. Yes, of course, we will also be drinking beer.

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Costa Rica Craft Beer Festival gets bigger and better in 5th edition

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Costa Rica's 5th Annual Craft Beer Festival was held at Avenida Escazú on Saturday, showcasing a rapidly rising industry that is sweeping the country.

Arts and Culture

24 Photos from the 2016 Envision Festival

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The faces of this year's Envision Festival.

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International Design Festival: How to organize a massive, successful event in Costa Rica

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In 2009, designers Alfredo Enciso and Paco Cervilla began organizing Costa Rica's massive International Design Festival, or FID. They faced enormous challenges. Here's an inside look.

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Arts and culture in brief: the week ahead in Costa Rica

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A roundup of arts and culture in Costa Rica from Feb. 5-11 - our picks for the can't-miss events.

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