Culture & Lifestyle

Costa Rica, often dubbed a tropical paradise, is known for its breathtaking landscapes, diverse wildlife, and warm-hearted people. But one of the most endearing traits of Costa Rican culture is their love for celebration. Whether it's a national holiday,...

A few days ago, I spoke with Anabel Miranda who is a native of Panama and an adopted daughter of Costa Rica, mainly from Hermosa, Jaco.Anabel is of indigenous descent. Her paternal great-grandmother belonged to the Ngäbe-Buglé group, an...

Costa Rica submitted to UNESCO the nomination of the Festivities of the Holy Christ of Esquipulas in Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, for inclusion on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.The so-called Celebration of the Holy Christ...

The country's most important automotive trade show, Expomóvil 2025, returns with an exciting surprise for its attendees: a raffle for three vehicles. From tomorrow until March 30th, the Pedregal Events Center will become the largest showcase for the automotive...

The Joaquín García Monge Cultural Center in Desamparados will have a new face.The well-known Cultural Center, one of the oldest in Costa Rica, is being restored to continue shining as a pioneer in Desamparados, San José.The Joaquín García Monge...

This past Thursday, Costa Rica and its students commemorated the 169th anniversary of the Battle of Santa Rosa. During that battle, the defense of the country's sovereignty was accomplished in less than 20 minutes.The heroic feat took place in...

On March 21, the Teatro de la Aduana will open the second season of the internationally award-winning play "My Son Walks Just a Little Slower." After a first season in 2024, which was attended by more than 600 people,...

For the eighth consecutive year and without competition, Finland took first place in the Global Happiness Index. However, there are changes in the rest of the "Top 10," including Costa Rica's climb to sixth place.The result combines the evaluation...

Although we often associate passion careers with artistic, artisanal, or unique professions, the term is much broader. A passion career can be any profession that resonates deeply with a person's values, meets their personal expectations, and complements their lifestyle....