Cultural exchange gatherings across Costa Rica bring together elders and representatives from the Boruca, Cabécar, and Huetar indigenous communities to share their worldviews, natural medicine practices, and musical traditions.
These gatherings showcase indigenous spiritual connections to nature, offering public workshops...
Ivanka Trump, businesswoman and daughter of U.S. President Donald Trump, recently wrapped up a brief four-day tropical vacation in Costa Rica, taking full advantage of her stay to hit the local surf.
According to official migration records from the General...
The internet's favorite battle of vibes is evolving fast. What started as a quirky social media concept known as "aura farming"—the act of exuding effortless cool, presence, or charisma—has officially jumped off the screen and into the physical world,...
Costa Rican gastronomy is a celebration of fresh ingredients, simplicity, and rich tradition. Among its top culinary treasures, the casado stands out as the ultimate staple meal, featuring rice, black beans, sweet plantains, a fresh salad, and a choice...
The streets and public parks of San José are vibrant hubs of artistic expression as major open-air festivals take over the capital. Key events such as Transitarte and the International Festival of Arts (FIA) have mobilized thousands of citizens...
The city of Escazú recently brought traditional Costa Rican culinary heritage into the spotlight with its annual Feria Nacional de la Tapa de Dulce. Held at the Plaza del Boyero in San Antonio de Escazú, the event brought together...
In a landmark moment for Costa Rican visual arts and literature, renowned artist and writer Otto Apuy Sirias was awarded the prestigious Premio Nacional de Cultura Magón. The award, presented during a solemn ceremony at the iconic National Theatre...
The National Ballet of Costa Rica (BNC), in partnership with the Municipality of Escazú, has announced a new free pre-professional classical ballet training program for children and adolescents aged 10 to 15.
Launching this September, the initiative will be hosted...
The habits you build in your early twenties (or even before your first full-time job) will set the foundation for your long-term financial independence. You don’t need to be a Wall Street expert or earn a six-figure salary to...
"¿Va para Heredia?" I asked the bus driver with all the confidence my beginner Spanish could manage.
He smiled.
"Sí."
Twenty minutes later, I realized I was heading in the opposite direction.
Welcome to my first week in Costa Rica.
Before moving I genuinely...
