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Juan Santamaría Day, a shrimp festival and other happenings in Costa Rica

According to legend, Santamaría lost his life, but he managed to set the fortification on fire, turning the tide of the battle and resulting in Central America’s victory over invading filibusteros. To commemorate the spikey-haired martyr, Costa Ricans celebrate Juan Santamaría Day on April 11.

Tico circus, climatic film festival, and other happenings around Costa Rica

Costa Rica’s own circus troupe kicks off its first of many performances with a variety show – including acrobats, clowns, and fire-throwers. One of the most active groups at the International Arts Festival, La Carpa promises a high-energy spectacle.

Award-winning Tico director Esteban Ramírez takes on third feature film

By Hollywood standards, “Presos” barely qualifies as an independent film: The production’s total budget is about $600,000, and there are about 35 speaking roles, plus extras.

Volcano marathon, a culinary challenge, and other happenings around Costa Rica

The Challenge Irazú: It’s a marathon. On mountain trails. Around a volcano. Sound intense? It is. The Challenge Irazú combines multiple races on one action-packed day, which unfold around the breathtaking landscape of the Cartago canton.

Culture Ministry’s Heritage Conservation Center blocks Legislative Assembly renovation

The construction of a new complex to house Costa Rica’s Legislative Assembly is at a stalemate following a study by the Culture Ministry’s Heritage Conservation Center that determined the new Assembly's design threatens historic patrimony.

German performance artist to lead workshop at arts festival

“There is a common belief that performance art ended in the '60s,” says Tom Zabel. “But that is not true.” Zabel should know. The German-born bohemian is a working performance artist and educator, and he will lead a workshop on his chosen craft at the Costa Rican International Arts Festival.

Sphere Festival, surfing nostalgia, and other happenings around Costa Rica

Sculpted from solid stone and flawlessly curved, the pre-Columbian spheres of Costa Rica are manmade wonders.

A jungle concert, St. Paddy’s Day, and other stuff happening in Costa Rica

The Tico Times guide to what’s doing this week.

Arts Festival in Jacó, and other happenings around Costa Rica

If there’s one thing people know how to do in Jacó, it’s party. But unlike the usual after-surf drinking binges, the Jacó Arts Festival celebrates the region’s crafts and culture.

Costa Rica vs. Paraguay, Oscar Festivals and other happenings around Costa Rica

The Tico Times guide to what's doing this week.

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