Culture & Lifestyle
Costa Rica in the 1970s: The Golden Age of the Welfare State and Seeds of Change
The 1970s stand as a pivotal and often romanticized decade in Costa Rican history. It was an era defined by robust economic growth, the ambitious expansion of the social welfare state, and a palpable sense of national optimism. Often...
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Beneath the Surface: Unearthing Costa Rica’s Soul at the Museum of Pre-Columbian Art
Tucked away beneath the bustling Plaza de la Democracia in downtown San José, Costa Rica, lies a hidden gem that offers a profound journey into the nation's ancient heart: the **Museo de Precolombino de Costa Rica** (Museum of Pre-Columbian...
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Navigating Cancer Through Gratitude in Costa Rica
A cancer diagnosis bursts into life like an unexpected blow: fragile, vulnerable, real. But instead of asking myself "Why me?", I chose a different path: asking myself "What for?" And from that premise, a profound, intimate journey was born,...
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Interview with Pasquale Tursi, Restaurant Owner in Mal Pais, Costa Rica
What brought you from Italy to Costa Rica—and what made you decide to open your own eatery in Mal Pais?My wife and I were looking for a place where we could start a family while living a lifestyle more...
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45% of Costa Ricans Avoid Using the Bathroom at Work Due to Social Stigma
Going to the bathroom outside the home continues to be a taboo subject in Costa Rica. 45% of people avoid using the bathroom at work, according to a recent survey, while 54% expressed discomfort doing so in public spaces...
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Today’s Costa Rican Mother: Family-oriented, Healthy, and Tech-Savvy, According to a Study
On Mother's Day, a portrait of today's Costa Rican woman is presented, who combines family care with wellness habits and a strong social media presence. According to the study, 84.7% of mothers say they enjoy spending time with their...
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Flowers of the African Diaspora Festival Celebrates 27 Years of Afro-Costa Rican Art and Memory
The Flowers of the African Diaspora Festival celebrates its 27th edition with a month of activities paying tribute to Afro-Costa Rican culture. Organized by the Foundation for Art and Culture for Development, the event began on August 11 and...
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Comunales Nicoya Celebrates Inspiring Women in the Second Edition of “Blue Ideas”
In commemoration of Mother's Day, the Nicoya Azul Canton brand of the Municipality of Nicoya held the second edition of the event "Blue Ideas: Inspiring Nicoyan Stories" this Tuesday. This initiative seeks to highlight life stories that strengthen identity...
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Marian Rojas Estapé Breaks Records in Costa Rica and Opens the Second Show of Mentes Expertas
After selling out in record time, Mentes Expertas will offer another show by Marian Rojas-Estapé with "My Vitamin Person," a lecture that fuses neuroscience, emotional intelligence, and life purpose to transform from within. The new presentation will take place...
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Costa Rica to Once Again Host Main Regional Life Sciences Forum
The Coalition of Development Initiatives (Cinde) announced this Tuesday the return of the Life Sciences Forum to Costa Rica. This is an industry gathering (covering areas such as medical devices) where knowledge and opportunities are updated.The meeting is scheduled...
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Your Blue-Clothed Lifeline: How Foreign Tourists Can Seek Aid from Costa Rica’s Fuerza Pública
Costa Rica's reputation as a haven of "Pura Vida" is well-earned, but even in paradise, travelers can encounter unexpected...