Culture & Lifestyle

A walk from Cascajal to Montserrat of Coronado woke up 335 Costa Ricans last Sunday.The walk was free and brought in people of all types to enjoy beautiful views, get know new people, sweat a few calories, and have...

If you’ve never ventured out from downtown Cartago, this is a chance to do it. Get to know beautiful architecture, monuments, flora and fauna.If you want to discover Cartago in a day trip, all you need is a car,...

International Book Fair in Costa Rica was full of authors, new books, and art.Over the course of 10 days, 66,000 people came together to attend the 16th Annual International Book Fair in Costa Rica. The Fair was an opportunity...

The MADE IN COSTA RICA competition returns as the national part of the shnit International Shortfilmfestival.Costa Rica is one of only six countries that are participating as shnit PLAYGROUND locations where the International Shortfilmfestival will include a national competition...

Sunday, September 27 is World Rivers Day. Join local organizations at riverside picnics hosted all over Costa Rica. Yoga, music, food... there's something for everyone at the #PicnicEnElRioCR events happening across the nation. Find one near you, and don't forget...

Mix up your beer game with costa rican cerveza artesanal! TCRN’s got the scoop on craft bars you’ve gotta check out. While this list is certainly not all inclusive, here are some artisanally-equipped Costa Rican bars that come highly-recommended.Barrio Amon,...

Pope Francis’s visit to the U.S. has been causing quite a stir. Read some key points from his address here at TCRN. Pope Francis began his remarks with a brief discussion of the responsibilities of the Legislative Branch:“Each son or...

September is the month when Costa Rica celebrates its independence, but is also the month of International Independence Day.International Independence Day is an effort to promote independence and democracy around the globe.Ban Ki-Moon, secretary general of the United...

Juan Santamaría International Airport showed its patriotism during the celebration of Costa Rica's 194 years of independence.They're doing it with flare, providing a warm "tico" welcome to visitors arriving to the country.In addition to folklore and marimba dancers that...

Whether this is your first or fifty-first Independence Day in Costa Rica, it’s important to remember the following details.Official activities kicked off yesterday up north with the lighting of the Torch of Freedom in Guanacaste. The torch is expected...