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Costa Rica’s Festive New Year Traditions in the Pura Vida Spirit

The Tico Times - December 30, 2025

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Costa Rican Christmas Traditions: The Nativity Scene

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7 Ways Expats in Costa Rica Can Embrace the Christmas Spirit

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Tamales in Costa Rica – A Christmas Tradition

Cultural agenda for the weekend in Costa Rica

Ileana Fernandez -

The weekend is here! Finally, some time to rest, unwind and enjoy some free time doing fun activities. Fortunately, this weekend has a great offer...

Tierra Mojada: crafts with Costa Rican identity

Ileana Fernandez -

The handicrafts of the "Tierra Mojada" association come from La Fortuna de San Carlos. The mountains, rivers, the majestic Arenal Volcano, hot springs, flora,...

Costa Rica’s Ukrainian Community Helps Orphanage with Benefit Concert

Bruce Callow -

Last November 5 a benefit concert for Ukraine took place in Calgary, Alberta and communities from several countries including Costa Rica, Poland and Japan...

Costa Rica Develops Basketball for Good Project

Ileana Fernandez -

Basketball For Good is a program that involves 3x3 basketball and mini basketball to foment equality, hand in hand with sports activities. It's carried...

Costa Rica Bullfighting: “Toros a la Tica”

AFP -

A bull comes out of the pens, charges and throws improvised bullfighters through the air to win the public's ovation. A twist that in...

Was 2022 a Bad Year? Try a little Costa Rican Magic for a Lucky 2023

The Tico Times -

An old Tico belief holds that whatever you’re doing when the clock strikes 12 on Dec. 31 will characterize your year to come.

Costa Rica Proudly Shows Off its Horses at El Tope Parade

AFP -

Cowboy hats and boots, in the purest "wild west" style, flooded the streets of downtown San José on Monday to proudly show off Costa...

Costa Rican Traditions for New Year’s Eve

Ileana Fernandez -

Dancing, food, and the final countdown are part of the major traditions in Costa Rica to bid farewell to the Old Year and celebrate...

Christmas Reborn in Bethlehem after Pandemic Years

AFP -

With a giant evergreen tree, colourful balloons in the streets and selfies in the Church of the Nativity, Christmas tourism has returned to Bethlehem...