Families across our country gather today to honor mothers on this national holiday. Unlike many countries that observe the day in May, Costa Rica sets aside August 15 for the occasion, tying it to the ...
On September 15, Costa Rica will celebrate Independence Day, a public holiday in the country. Many will choose to head to the beach and other natural areas to celebrate, while others will stay in the ...
Costa Rican emigre, Guadalupe “Lupe” Chavarria, produces a shrill sound with her voice during moments of jubilation. (Imagine that high pitch here) as local Costa Ricans prepare for an annual ...
Under a matrix of pennants and strands of string that formed a canopy above a Costa Rican outdoor celebration, just as stars shimmered in mid-September skies, fear lurked in the gloaming. Dancers, ...
Costa Rica marked Earth Day 2026 by unveiling 'Regeneration Trails,' a tourism initiative linking conservation with visitor participation in Monteverde and other eco-sites. Travelers plant GPS-tagged ...