Culture & Lifestyle

Costa Rica is known worldwide for its breathtaking landscapes, eco-conscious mindset, and the famous "Pura Vida" lifestyle. But beyond its natural beauty lies another treasure—the strong, tightly knit family bonds that form the backbone of Costa Rican society. Unlike...

In the context of Canada Day, the Canadian Embassy in Costa Rica reinforces the values ​​that distinguish its nation internationally and that it shares with our country. Through diplomatic, educational, and cooperation initiatives, this emblematic date becomes an opportunity...

Costa Rica has established itself as the country with the second lowest birth rate in Latin America, surpassed only by Chile. This is confirmed by the most recent State of World Population Report, which places the country with a...

Thanks to the work of a team of young people from Limón, in partnership with the University of Costa Rica (UCR) and specialists from the National Museum of Denmark, a 300-year-old secret was discovered.In the heart of Costa Rica's...

What inspired you to start a wildlife education program for kids in Costa Rica?I came to Costa Rica to learn from a global leader in conservation and understand what made its efforts so effective. During a guided tour of...

In Costa Rica, Father's Day is celebrated every third Sunday in June, and in 2025, it will fall on Sunday, June 15th. Although it is not a mandatory paid holiday like Mother's Day or Independence Day, Father's Day is...

The first time I noticed the painted rocks winding along the road behind Villa Lirio, my curiosity was piqued. Who created this? What did it mean? Over time, the rocks transformed from a quiet mystery into a vivid landmark...

The Costa Rican Gerontological Association (Ageco) is now open for registration for its seventh cell phone photography contest for seniors. “What matters to people over 60 behind a photographic lens, amidst their experiences and surroundings? This contest gives us...

A home isn't just a place where you sleep and eat. It's a space that can directly influence the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of those who live there. But what happens when that environment ceases to be a...

The Raíces Program in Costa Rica, in its three editions, has graduated 35 ventures, including an ancestral ecological sanctuary, an ethnobotanical garden, indigenous gastronomy workshops, and cultural and adventure tours. The initiatives maintain a core tourism product and more...