Culture & Lifestyle
Live the Enchanting Experience of a Full Moon at the Beach
As the sun dips below the horizon, the sky transforms into a canvas of pastel hues, a gentle precursor to the grand finale that is the full moon rising over the ocean. The beach, once a vibrant hub of...
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Chorotega Ceramics: Tradition That is Kept Alive in the Hands of Guanacaste Artisans
Maribel Sánchez Grijalba, originally from San Vicente, Nicoya, Guanacaste, remembers her childhood surrounded by curiol -pigments- and mud, from the lands where she grew up. His mother and grandmother transmitted to him the knowledge and passion for creating Chorotega...
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Costa Rica in the Top 10 of the Most Friendly Countries with LGBTQ+ Community in Latin America
Costa Rica is one of the 10 most LGBTQ+ friendly countries in Latin America, according to the latest LGBT Equality Index published this year by Equaldex. The report gives each country a rating from 0 to 100, with 100...
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Meet The Tico Ashur Youssefi, Current Champion of The Latin American Trail Running Circuit
Costa Rica has valuable people, each of them successful in their areas, constant, dedicated,and adventurous as Ashur Youssefi-Dizagetakieh, who is an athlete and physiotherapist.A native of Orosi, Cartago, where he has infinite memories, among them: running through the countryside...
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U.S. Consulate in Costa Rica Announces Town Hall Meeting in Jacó for U.S. Residents and “Long Term” Tourists
The U.S. Consulate is pleased to announce a Town Hall meeting in Jaco for U.S. Residents and “long-term” tourists. An open conversation about topics of interest or concern is a key objective of the TownhallThe U.S. Consular Sections invites...
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Learn About the Fascinating US Expat Community Living in Jaco
The US expat community in Jaco, Costa Rica is a vibrant and diverse group of individuals who have chosen to make this tropical paradise their home away from home. Nestled on the Pacific coast, Jaco offers a unique blend...
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Costa Rica: The Best Country for a ‘Pura Vida’ Retirement
Costa Rica has 5% of the world's biodiversity, with unique ecosystems and abundant natural beauty. Its diverse microclimates offer options for all climate preferences.Warm temperatures year-round allow tourists and residents to explore the country at any time, connecting with...
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Band the Smashing Pumpkins Returns to Costa Rica
The American alternative rock band The Smashing Pumpkins will play in Costa Rica on November 16. The event will be at Parque Viva, in La Guácima de Alajuela, announced the production company ONE Entertainment Costa Rica. The chicago musicians...
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The 4th Global Gastronomic Tourism Startup Competition Arrives in Costa Rica
Following the agreement between Content Lab and the UN, the opening of registrations for the 4th Global Gastronomic Tourism Startup Competition is confirmed in Costa Rica. This announcement enables every Costa Rican who wishes to present their talent, SME,...
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85% of Costa Ricans Over 60 Years Old Use the Internet and Electronic Devices
There has been talk for a long time about the aging of the world's population. The United Nations indicates that around 1 billion people are over 60 years old today. And it is expected that in 2030 these will...
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Cultural Sensitivity: Why It Matters For Expats
Cultural sensitivity is sometimes confused with general politeness and the desire not to offend people. But it is more...