Barrio Chino in San José is celebrating Christmas early. On Nov. 30 and Dec. 1, the San José neighborhood is hosting "Food Fest," a gastronomic event complete…
The National Oxcart Parade celebrated Costa Rican history and traditions in the streets of San José on Sunday. More than 200 teams of oxen (yuntas de bueyes),…
The streets of San José will look a little more vibrant on Sunday morning. Beginning at 10 a.m., Costa Rica will celebrate the 23rd edition of the…
In December, Costa Rica will celebrate the 50th anniversary of its iconic Fiestas de Zapote. The week-long celebration — part carnival, part parade and part Tico-style bullfight…
For those who live here, Costa Rica is about more than its rainforests and beaches. Here are arts- and culture-themed events occurring across Costa Rica in the…
From piping hot pejibayes to all-natural face scrubs, from family-owned B&Bs to unique works of art, the Feria Gustico provides a way for josefinos and tourists alike…
The tourism high season has begun and the holidays are upon us. December is a busy month in Costa Rica, and we've prepared a collection of some…
For Thanksgiving 2018 we're looking back on a 2005 piece that, in turn, looked back on Thanksgivings past in Costa Rica. This year, even fresh cranberries were…
The hustle over the World Cup has ended, along with the pilgrimage to Cartago and Mother's Day. If you're wondering what on earth to do with yourself,…
The beach town of Tamarindo, Guanacaste, will once more take a dip into the underground electronica music scene when the Ocaso Music Festival kicks off its second…
