A roundup of events taking place June 27 - July 2.

Thousands of students from 18 San José schools marched along Avenida Segunda Monday morning to celebrate Costa Rica's 193 years of independence. Cantons across the country also had their own parades.

U.S. President Barack Obama issued a statement Sunday to mark Costa Rica's 193rd anniversary of its independence, along with the rest of Central America. In his message, Obama highlighted Costa Rica's "strong partnership" with the United States, a relationship he said is based on the shared goals of "protecting human rights, freedom of expression, and our environment, especially our oceans."

A roundup of the best events going on Sept. 12 – 19.

Video highlights from an annual lantern parade in Alajuela, north of the capital.

Red, white and blue – symbols of Tico pride, independence and democracy – were on full display on Sunday.

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry sent well wishes to several Central American countries celebrating their independence this Sunday, Sept. 15.

Festivals and parades will take place all over the country to mark the day that Costa Rica joined a five-nation Central American Republic.

Flamingo/Potrero: In celebration of Costa Rica’s Independence Day on Saturday, Sept. 15, the Club de Niños Committee of Potrero will be sponsoring two community...

  Costa Rica will celebrate the 189th anniversary of its independence this Wednesday.   On Sept. 15, 1821, Costa Rica, along with the rest of Central America...