A festivity that is celebrated on November 2nd with religious services in the cemeteries, and the visit of relatives to these to remember their loved ones by bringing bouquets. On the eve or days before they go to the...
In 1972 while studying in New York, “The Limits of Growth” was published by MIT by petition of UNESCO. This report presented the first global reference on the conditions of the planet, it showed that the lifestyle that society...
When it comes to winding a long day or to seize the moment to rejuvenate one's senses, Costa Rica provides the ultimate gateway for a plethora of options to relax, relive, and to fade away into a blissful sense...
The Guanacasteca based in Bern, Switzerland, Yareni Briceño Pereza, had the opportunity to present, together with the Costa Rican Embassy in Switzerland, a video in which she explains what the marimba is and the importance it has as a...
To the magical rhythm of the snail, and between colorful masks, corn-based meals and dances; the Boruca indigenous people celebrate every end of the year, the game of the little devils
The anniversary of the signing and swearing-in of the country's Independence is an event that reminds us of the struggle to become an independent state. The signing and swearing-in of the Independence of Costa Rica was held on October...
October 31, day of the traditional Costa Rican Masquerade, the traditional Masquerades are classified as handicrafts made by a manual process that includes clay, mud, to mold the face, several layers of paper, wire, putty, white glue and paint.
In...
In our country, the main dishes of our traditional food incorporate several basic elements of Latin American cuisine and differ by being much healthier with the inclusion of a wide variety of fresh fruits and vegetables. The quality of...
Carlos Luis Fallas Sibaja (Alajuela, January 21, 1909 - San José, May 7, 1966) was a Costa Rican communist writer and leader, known as Calufa.
On November 14, 1977, the Legislative Assembly named him Benemérito de la Patria by agreement...
