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Costa Rican Museums to visit in 2023

Ileana Fernandez -
The Costa Rican Tourism Institute (ICT) created a Museum Guide for tourists visiting these centers. The 48-page-long document features the main information and includes...
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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Costa Rica Bullfighting: “Toros a la Tica”

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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...
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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.
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Costa Rica Proudly Shows Off its Horses at El Tope Parade

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Cowboy hats and boots, in the purest "wild west" style, flooded the streets of downtown San José on Monday to proudly show off Costa...
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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...
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Old Costa Rica Christmas Traditions like Nativity Scenes, Rosaries Still Alive

Tico Times -
The nativity scene remains an unique and integral part of a Costa Rican Christmas.
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Costa Rica Starts Work on Key Tempisque River Bridge in Guanacaste

Officials from the Ministry of Public Works and Transportation kicked off a major renovation of the bridge over the Tempisque River in Guardia de...
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Costa Rica Fans React to World Cup 2026 Elimination

Our national soccer team finished their 2026 World Cup qualifying run with a 0-0 draw against Honduras on Tuesday night. The result put the...
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Costa Rica Agriculture Gains from US Executive Order

Costa Rica’s agricultural exporters breathed easier last week after the United States lifted tariffs on key products, restoring duty-free access under long-standing trade agreements....
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How Hollywood Gets Costa Rica Wrong – And Ticos Set It Right

I recently watched the original Jurassic Park for the first time. I had often heard the movie was based in Costa Rica, but less...
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