Why Costa Rica? Although we could write a book about surfing in Costa Rica and why it has become one of the world’s top surf destinations, we will assume that if you are looking into traveling here, you have already read that chapter… you know… warm water consistent year round surf affordable prices easy access [...]
To generalize a Costa Rican meal, one would certainly have to talk about black beans and rice (gallo pinto). This simple, standard dish, often referred to as comida tipica, is the backbone of Costa Rican cuisine. While many of the dishes are still prepared with oils high in saturated fats, Costa Rican food is generally [...]
From Manuel Antonio to Playa Dominical, the very best Costa Rica beaches. When someone says, “Costa Rica,” you probably think, “fantastic beaches!” Warm waters year-round, an unparalleled tourism infrastructure, and limitless attractions spanning two coasts are the reasons Costa Rica’s beaches rank among the best in the world. And since nearly two thirds of Costa [...]
The builder La Laguna working hand in hand with the Teran family in May of 2004, gave shape to what is now the only golf course to the east of San Jose, the Monteran Golf Course. The Club House opened in June 2007, the Driving Range in February 2008 and in May of 2008 was [...]
(Reuters) – Costa Rica will for the first time display a trove of artifacts, some believed to be more than 2,300 years old, after they were returned unbidden this month from the prestigious Brooklyn Museum in New York. The museum chose to return the pre-Columbian objects, which could help fill gaps in the history of [...]
The American group The Red Hot Chili Peppers will give a concert in Costa Rica September 12, part of a tour through Latin America that also includes Colombia, Peru, Chile, Argentina and Brazil. The concert here was confirmed by the band on their Internet page, which indicated that the concert will be held in the [...]
Who is SoleVita Dance Company? SoleVita Dance Company is a group of passionate and talented dancers under the direction of founder and artistic director, Joelle Martinec. Through performances and outreach dance classes, Joelle’s goal for SoleVita is to enrich the lives of young dancers in the areas the company travels. In 2011, SoleVita Dance will [...]
Jose Solís, TheCostaRicaNews.com Lately in the movies, it’s all about going back to origins. Films have suddenly become obsessed with the idea of showing us how some of our favorite characters became who we first knew them as. Whether you choose to call it facile psychological diagnosis or fanboy fodder, this trend is here to [...]
Film review of the highly anticipated movie, Water for Elephants, which debuts in theaters April 22.
A look at upcoming major motion pictures and how they can be beneficial in your marketing strategy.
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