Culture & Lifestyle

Highlights from the Pope’s Address to the U.S. Congress

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...

Does Costa Rica Need a Democratic Adjustment?

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 Celebrates Tico Culture

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...

A Quick Guide to Costa Rican Independence Day

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...

5 Reasons You Should NOT Attend Art City Tour This Wednesday

The second-to-last Art City Tour for 2015 is this Wednesday, September 16. Stay educated before you go. Art City Tour has gained many fans in the last six years since it began, but don’t let their raving reviews fool you....

Festival of Movements Premieres Today in San Jose

El Festival Encuentro Movimientos Desplegados will feature artists from all around Latin America in dance, performance, workshops and conversation. Special guests include Carmen Werner from Spain, Elia Arce from Costa Rica, Vicky Cortés from Costa Rica, Cristina Moura from Brazil,...

Happy Children’s Day in Costa Rica!

While El Dia del Niño is certainly a time for playful celebration, many have forgotten the important reason behind National Children’s Day. Costa Rica was one of the first countries to celebrate Children’s Day. Since 1946 when President Teodoro Picado...

What it’s Really Like to Live “La Pura Vida”

While Costa Rica is brimming with beaches and patios, the country's state of being is a whole code of living down here: La Pura Vida. Imagine yourself walking the shore of a smokey grey beach in Costa Rica, the warm...

Festivities in San Ramon, Alajuela Continue Until Sept 7

The city of San Ramon invites you become part of their family with traditional music, food, and dancing! Did you know that Festejos Patronales in San Ramon, Alajuela are among the oldest annual celebrations in Costa Rica? While the event...

Do You Accept the Challenge to Slow Climate Change?

What happens when two university students take to the streets with nothing but a white board and a video camera? Parque La Libertad’s “accept the challenge” campaign intends to find out. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHarsUNoHyY It all began when Valeria Loría a student of...
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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...