Culture & Lifestyle

A barrel of monkeys in the Tree of Life

It is a wonderful morning in Cahuita and in the middle of a serene natural setting I am staring at Luca, a kinkajou, kept in a large cage. She is blind apparently, as her eyes do not have the...

Three Tips to Maximize your Travels in Costa Rica

Costa Rica is lined with beautiful beaches, tranquil rivers, incredible mountains, and exquisite cultural attractions. Although Costa Rica is not a large country, there are endless worthwhile sites to see and things to do here. While exploring this country,...

12 Innovative Wedding Flower Ideas To Leave You Stunned

You can’t imagine your wedding ceremony aisle or reception décor without thinking the flowers. A perfect decoration is what wow your guests and you need to discover some innovative ways to make your day the most memorable one. Create a buzz in...

The Complete Guide To: Costa Rica

The name means 'rich coast', and this stretch of Central America is just that, with hot springs and cloud forest, jungle and volcanoes. This is a small glimpse of all that Costa Rica has to offer. Riches aplenty? Costa Rica is...

St. Patrick’s Day in Latin America

Saint Patrick’s Day is an annual feast day that celebrates the most commonly recognized of the patron saints of Ireland, and is generally celebrated on 17 of March. Legend has it that St. Patrick became the patron saint of Ireland...

UN Acts To Achieve Complete Gender Equality Ahead Of 2133

International Women’s Day was this week. Costa Rica takes the lead in establishing progress. Declaring that the empowerment of the world’s women is “a global imperative,” UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has announced the first-ever High-Level Panel on Women’s Economic Empowerment. The...

In Their Own Words: 2016 Envision Festival Goers & Special Guests Reveal Their Experience

The epic Envision Festival took place this year from February 25th-29th. This year’s yoga and movement zone at Envision Festival was the best yet; with international teachers like Sianna Shermand and Troy Hadeed, serenity was a guarantee. They built two...

March 2016 Festival Forecast

Move over St. Patrick’s day; you’re in Tico land now! This March is a month of colors and beer! All across the country people will be enjoying their summer right. Amón Cultural March 5: Have you discovered San Jose’s historic Barrio Amón...

Sidelining Mother Languages Threat to Global Citizenship

What do global citizenship and contemporary education have in common? They both may be threatening to mother languages. While the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has signed an agreement with the International Association for the Evaluation of...

Fall In Love with Your City All Over Again

Costa Rica’s capital brings back a beloved weekly festival. Costa Rica’s Ministry of Culture and Youth (MCJ) will be bringing back Enamorarte de tu ciudad, a weekly festival-like gathering which previously took place each Saturday in San Jose’s Parques Morazan...
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 San José Municipality Cancels Zapote Fair Tender: Are Year-End Festivities at Risk?

The iconic year-end celebrations in San José, Costa Rica, face mounting uncertainty after the local government officially declared the...