Culture & Lifestyle

Taxation of U.S. Citizens Who Live and Work in Costa RicaIn a previous article, I explained the broad reach of the U.S. taxing jurisdiction and how it subjects U.S. citizens and residents to a worldwide taxing regime. This is...

Marcia Banes, TheCostaRicaNews.comNosara- Despite the fact she was about to lose her leg, the small black dog looked at peace as she lay on the table. As one of many bystanders, I stand waiting to see what will happen...

As part of her Gypsy Heart tour, Miley Cyrus performs in Costa Rica on May 21 at Estadio Nacional.

The public elementary school in Potrero has received a grant of $2200 for repairs and renovation through a Mardis Gras event held in Playa Potrero.

Summary and schedule of events for the 2011 Puntarenas Carnival (Pacific Pearl Festival).

After a difficult year, the progress from the major players involved is indicative of what is to come for all affected areas, notably Dominical’s surrounding rivers and polluted water supplies.

Fiestas Palmares - map of fairgrounds, transportation information, and links to more information

Fiestas Palmares Horse Parade (el tope) begins Thursday at noon in Palmares, Costa Rica. The horse parade is a national tradition in Costa Rica and the Festival of Palmares' horse parade is recognized for bringing an enormous amount of participants...

VIP transportation packages with limousines and luxury vehicles are available for the Fiestas Palmares horse parade this Thursday, Jan 13. Fiestas Palmares is a popular festival held in Costa Rica every year and there will be over 800,000 people attending the horse parade.

Summary and schedule of events for Fiestas Palmares 2011, the biggest and most popular festival in Costa Rica.