Events

Costa Rica

This Thanksgiving in Costa Rica, pass a plate to those in need

Amanda Zúñiga - November 25, 2021

Share your Thanksgiving meal with a child in need - including children who have fled the Syrian conflict - with just a click on your smartphone.

This day in history: Pope John Paul II visits Costa Rica

March 2, 2021

A year ends with no party: The Fiestas de Zapote

December 24, 2020

Tournament in Costa Rica to celebrate women in fishing

February 19, 2020

Osa Conservation to celebrate Álvaro Day, honoring father of Costa Rica’s national parks

February 12, 2020

Events

Prepare to party: Costa Rica readies for Fiestas de Palmares 2020

The Tico Times - January 14, 2020

The Palmares tope is one of the country’s most famous, with cowboys from all over the country turning up to show off their riding skills and sometimes other talents.

Events

Costa Rica prepares for 50th anniversary of Fiestas de Zapote

The Tico Times - November 12, 2019

In December, Costa Rica will celebrate the 50th anniversary of its iconic Fiestas de Zapote.

Events

Commemorate Remembrance and Veterans Day in Costa Rica

The Tico Times - November 6, 2019

On Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019 at 3:00 p.m., the Escazú Christian Fellowship will host a service to commemorate Remembrance Day and Veterans’ Day in Costa Rica.

Events

Cultural events in Costa Rica: May 13-19, 2019

Alejandro Zúñiga - May 13, 2019

Are arts- and culture-themed events occurring across Costa Rica in the coming days:

Events

Commemorate Remembrance and Veteran’s Day in Costa Rica

The Tico Times - November 2, 2018

On Sunday Nov. 11, 2018 at 3:00 p.m., the Escazú Christian Fellowship will host a service to commemorate Remembrance Day and Veterans’ Day in Costa Rica.

Dining and Nightlife

What to do this Valentine’s Day

The Tico Times - February 9, 2017

Valentine’s Day, or el Día del Amor y la Amistad in Costa Rica, is right around the corner – and as usual, a wide...

Costa Rica

VIDEO: San José politicians, residents forego cars on World Car Free Day

The Tico Times - September 23, 2016

Politicians, diplomats and residents took up the challenge to walk, bike or take public transportation on World Car Free Day, Sept. 22.

AMCHAM

American Colony to host 56th annual U.S. Independence Day picnic on Sunday

The Tico Times - June 28, 2016

The American Colony Committee's annual 4th of July picnic is Sunday at Cervecería Costa Rica in Alajuela.

Costa Rica

Guanacaste Surf Circuit crowns winners

The Tico Times - May 17, 2016

The 2016 champions of Costa Rica's Guanacaste Surf Circuit (Circuito Guanacasteco de Surf — CGS) were crowned Sunday, May 15 at Playa Negra.

Business

Legal skirmishes cause rifts in Costa Rica’s craft beer industry

The Tico Times - May 13, 2016

As Costa Rican brewers look to carve out their place in the expanding craft beer market, trademark issues are a constant battle.