Culture & Lifestyle
Rethinking Time: The Historical and Cultural Impact of Calendar Changes
Most of the time, to understand the mystical, we must understand the history behind the times so we understand context. Since we are in this time of great planetary alignment, a New Moon in Aquarius, and the Chinese, or...
Economic
Costa Rica Has Aged Like a Rich Country: New IDB Strategy Includes 4 Plans to Address Future Challenges
It has been mentioned before: Costa Rica has an aging profile like that of the most developed countries. The problem is that there are not the same resources to address the demographic challenge of a nation with many more...
Culture & Lifestyle
Polaris Dawn Mission Reads Inspiring Message Written by Costa Rican Students From Space
The Polaris Dawn mission, currently in flight 730 kilometers above Earth, transmitted a special message written by students from the Country Day School (CDS) in Costa Rica. Students from second to twelfth grade collaborated in writing the text, under...
Culture & Lifestyle
Birth of Costa Rica: A Journey to Independence
Costa Rica, a gem in Central America known for its biodiversity and stable democracy, has a storied past that led to its independence. The journey to becoming an independent nation reflects the country's resilience and commitment to peace and...
Culture & Lifestyle
Average Age of Costa Ricans Will Go From 34 to 47 Years by 2050
Currently, the average age in Costa Rica is 34.6 years. This figure includes the age of all Costa Ricans, from children to older adults. In a few years, the figure could skyrocket: the figure would rise to 47 years...
Culture & Lifestyle
NEXTGEN: The Group Of Young Innovators That Will Hold One of Its 2025 Business Summits In Costa Rica
Our TCRN team talked a few days ago with the young founders of the international NEXTGEN movement.Langston Reid is one of the young, entrepreneurial leaders, the mastermind behind NextGen. Reid, in the year 2023, as an eleventh grader in...
Culture & Lifestyle
To Know In This 2025: The Fascinating Cote Lake in Costa Rica
Lake Cote is a hidden treasure in Costa Rica, combining natural beauty, biodiversity, and a rich history. Although it is not yet as well known as other destinations in the country, its uniqueness and charm make it a place...
Culture & Lifestyle
16 years the Costa Rica News: A World Where Every Story Tells Every Story Counts
With the focus that every moment that adds up to be better must be told and promoted, we have already spent 16 incredible years at The Costa Rica News (TCRN).Each year, we add unparalleled experiences in places in the...
Culture & Lifestyle
Dance of the Little Devils: Among Oldest Indigenous Ceremonies in Costa Rica
With great excitement and expectation, I went to experience one of the most historic and unique traditional festivals held in Costa Rica: “The Dance of the Little Devils” (Diablitos), in the Boruca Indigenous Territory, located at the Southern Zone,...
Culture & Lifestyle
Let’s Recognize the Dignity of Older Adults in Costa Rica
Society often perpetuates stigmas and stereotypes about older adults, aging and old age. It is an obligation as a country not to issue speeches, narratives, texts and images that violate the integrity and dignity of older persons.The Inter-American Convention...
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Discovering Golfito: Costa Rica’s Hidden Gem
Nestled in the southern Pacific region of Costa Rica, Golfito is a charming town that offers a unique blend...