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Costa Rica Marks Palm Sunday with Crowds at Cartago Basilica

Palm Sunday brought large crowds to Cartago on Sunday as Catholics gathered at the Basílica de Nuestra Señora de los Ángeles for Masses, blessings...

Ligia Madrigal: The First Costa Rican Women to Conquer Mount Everest

The Costa Rican athlete arrived early Wednesday morning (Costa Rica time) at Camp 4. After a few hours of rest, she left for the...

Celebrating Costa Rica Independence Day: Why the Lantern Parade?

When I was growing up, faroles – the handmade lanterns meant to symbolize the 19th-century journey that brought the message of Central American independence to Costa Rica – were simple constructions, made of paper.

Sarai González, the inspiring Costa Rican in Estéreo’s “Soy Yo” video

Through the "Soy Yo" Bomba Estéreo music video, Sarai González wowed the world, became a Latina icon and met President Barack Obama, all for embodying pride in a heritage that includes Costa Rican roots.

Cameraman Has Watched Costa Rica History Unfold

Almost every weekday for the last 20 years, Julio Garita has captured lawmakers on film. From his small windowless room in the Legislative Assembly,...

A lo Tico’: On Costa Rican Spanish

Books, my mother used to say, are friends. Among those on my shelves that are instructive and humorous at the same time is “A...
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Luisa Stefani Moves Closer to WTA Finals Semifinals After Dramatic Comeback

Brazil's Luisa Stefani and Canadian partner Gabriela Dabrowski moved closer to the WTA Finals doubles semifinals Wednesday after producing a dramatic comeback to defeat...

Costa Ricans Could Vote on Reopening Crucitas to Gold Mining

Costa Ricans could be asked to decide at the ballot box whether gold mining returns to Crucitas, after President Laura Fernández confirmed that her...

El Niño Could Leave 306,000 People in Costa Rica Short of Water

More than 306,000 people in Costa Rica could face problems getting drinking water as the strongest El Niño on record dries us out, according...

Guided Hikes in Costa Rica Would Need ICT Licenses and Insurance Under New Bill

Companies that sell or lead guided hikes in Costa Rica would need a license from the Costa Rican Tourism Institute (ICT) and insurance covering...