Culture & Lifestyle

The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - The Institute for Economics & Peace measures peace at the global and national levels to rank and access the political, economic and social factors that creates and facilitates peace. Every year the Institute...

Yes. There is rugby in Costa Rica. But...is it here to stay?In last five years, at least seven new Rugby teams have sprung up in Costa Rica -- in spite of futbol's unwavering popularity.“Heart. Discipline. Fun.”That's the motto shared on the...

There are approximately 3.2 million Roman Catholics in Costa Rica; which is about 76% of the total population. So for Costa Ricans, religious celebrations are a very important aspect of their lives, and its Semana Santa or Holy Week...

The Costa Rica government decreed that the price for 2 kilos of rice (quality 80/20) will go down ₡52 per bag starting on June 8 as part of its policy 'State for Food Security' to support the production of rice...

If you are going to visit Costa Rica and you want to learn the local Spanish language, it's easier than you think. In fact, for a basic vocabulary, two words are sufficient: pura vida.Pura Vida means... "Hello!" "Goodbye" "How are you?" "I'm fine." "Thank you."Once...

The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - With well over 300 listed beaches in Costa Rica, this small country has become world renowned as a place that delivers an authentic tropical beach lifestyle

The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - Aguirre, the sixth canton of the province of Puntarenas, has decided to change its name and return to its roots under the name Quepos.On Tuesday, lawmakers approved a bill that restores Aguirre to...

Costa Rica, like any other place on the planet, has it's own quirky ways to let you know it's that time of year again: Christmas.Thankfully, gaudily lit houses flashing in-time to the same Christmas carol for hours on end...

The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - In their online course “The Science of Happiness”, UC Berkeley measured the subjective happiness of more than 40,000 students from 58 countries. The Qualtrics survey measured happiness according to several metrics, including loneliness,...

The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - It’s exhilarating when the ground shifts under policies once thought permanent and unchangeable—when the unthinkable becomes commonsense. That is happening today with drug policy, and Costa Rica has an opportunity to be part...