At this time of year, folks in cold places and harried josefinos have something in common:  they're dreaming of moments as sunny and still as this one, captured…

"In Europe and the USA it's the sound of Wham and Mariah Carey," writes contributor Kristel Segeren. "In Costa Rica it's the smell of tamales - nicely…

Happy Holidays: Transit authorities will suspend the one-day-a-week restriction of vehicles entering downtown San José starting next Monday, the Public Works and Transport Ministry (MOPT) reported. All motorists…

It's that time of year again for those who celebrate Thanksgiving: people who like to cook are making their final recipe selections and writing up their shopping…

It’s All Hallows' Eve, Halloween, la noche de brujas, and that means parties, costumes and – of course – candy. Trick-or-treating doesn’t enjoy the same cultural heft as it…

Zeneyda Flores’ day starts at 5:00 a.m. -- to get her children, Libby, Zack and Liath, up and ready for school. That is, when she doesn’t have to…

On Saturday, the people of Costa Rica’s northwestern province of Guanacaste will dust off their cowboy boots and head out for a traditional Tico celebration at the annual Annexation…

The restriction that prohibits vehicles from entering downtown San José on certain days will be temporarily suspended starting Monday, as Costa Rican students begin their mid-year school…

Christmas and year-end celebrations in Costa Rica involve activities all across the country, but some of the most popular events take place in San José. In the…

BANKS: Banco Improsa (2284-4040) will be closed Dec. 25, 30, 31 and Jan. 1. BAC San José (2295-9595) will be closed Dec. 25-31, Jan.1; offices will close at 3 p.m. on Dec.…