Culture & Lifestyle

The rivers of Costa Rica play a vital role in the country's economy, providing numerous benefits that contribute to its overall development and growth. Costa Rica is home to over 8,000 kilometers of rivers, which account for about 4%...

Costa Rica is renowned for its stunning beaches, with both the Pacific and Caribbean coasts offering a diverse range of landscapes and experiences for visitors to enjoy. While both coasts boast beautiful beaches, they each offer a unique atmosphere...

The Guanacaste tree, known scientifically as Enterolobiumcyclocarpum, not only gave its name to a Costa Rican province, but also became a national symbol since 1959.This tree species, found from Mexico to northern South America, is an emblem of Costa...

Despite its relatively small size, Costa Rica is home to an extraordinary wealth of biodiversity, representing around 6% of the world's biodiversity. This remarkable biodiversity is attributed to its diverse landscapes, encompassing everything from coastal regions and lush tropical...

As the sun dips below the horizon, the sky transforms into a canvas of pastel hues, a gentle precursor to the grand finale that is the full moon rising over the ocean. The beach, once a vibrant hub of...

Maribel Sánchez Grijalba, originally from San Vicente, Nicoya, Guanacaste, remembers her childhood surrounded by curiol -pigments- and mud, from the lands where she grew up. His mother and grandmother transmitted to him the knowledge and passion for creating Chorotega...

Costa Rica is one of the 10 most LGBTQ+ friendly countries in Latin America, according to the latest LGBT Equality Index published this year by Equaldex. The report gives each country a rating from 0 to 100, with 100...

Costa Rica has valuable people, each of them successful in their areas, constant, dedicated,and adventurous as Ashur Youssefi-Dizagetakieh, who is an athlete and physiotherapist.A native of Orosi, Cartago, where he has infinite memories, among them: running through the countryside...

The U.S. Consulate is pleased to announce a Town Hall meeting in Jaco for U.S. Residents and “long-term” tourists. An open conversation about topics of interest or concern is a key objective of the TownhallThe U.S. Consular Sections invites...

The US expat community in Jaco, Costa Rica is a vibrant and diverse group of individuals who have chosen to make this tropical paradise their home away from home. Nestled on the Pacific coast, Jaco offers a unique blend...