Culture & Lifestyle

Visiting Costa Rica is synonymous with exquisite gastronomy and it is that Costa Rican cuisine has exquisite dishes that highlight the native flavors of each region. Also, its indigenous roots maintain their presence in the typical food; the sacred...

Many have been the colonies of different countries that have expanded throughout the world, motivated by different circumstances; the most marked being the difficult economic, political and social situation that their members have experienced.Historic studies agree that the first...

Francisco Amighetti, a Costa Rican artist of Italian origin, is known for his extensive and beautiful work in a wide variety of artistic styles. Born in San José, June 1st, 1907, he was a Costa Rican painter, engraver, teacher,...

The marimba was declared a national instrument of Costa Rica, on September 3rd, 1996, during the government of José María Figueres Olsen, as a symbol of culture and tradition.His declaration was made amidst the celebrations for the 172nd anniversary...

(This week is the fifth installment of the book, “The Band Director’s Lessons About Life", which TCRN is publishing as a series during 2020. This week, band director and spiritual author Donald Lee relates a parable about perceiving the...

“Envision Fest”, is a “Dance” music event that will be held from February 17 to 24 and is considered the largest music festival in Costa Rica. Taking place specifically at “La Uvita de Osa, at Rancho La Merced” where...

We’re less than 10 DAYS away from the 10-Year-Anniversary Envision Festival! We’re so excited to host the largest spiritual, musical, and sustainability retreat Costa Rica and the globe has ever seen! This family affair will gather learners, teachers, and...

SilenceWe are all silent for a long time. The fire is fed. Space holders walk people to the bathroom. Hecka circles the group to see if anyone needs attention. Challenges are easier to witness than the beauty that takes...

The First CupWith simple words but a heavy request the Shaman instructs, “Think of your intention for the night”, how does one have intention with no expectation? “I want to know everything, but I will expect nothing”. I wish...

SurrenderIn order to connect with nature and have a moment of quietude and perspective before the unknown of the night, the participants take a gentle hike into the jungle of Guanacaste. Of course, the woman dressed in all white,...