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The Making of Lake Arenal
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The Making of Lake Arenal: Life-Changing Upheaval for Two Small Communities. Forty years ago, Costa Rica inaugurated the largest public works project in its history — damming a river and flooding a valley to create the...
Mirame Fine Art – Susan and Milo
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Why MIRAME? Join us in celebrating the beauty, diversity, and cultural richness of Costa Rican art. Support local artists: By purchasing artwork from MIRAME Fine Art, you're not just acquiring a work of art, you're also supporting...
Snapshots of Costa Rica History continues
[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]Someone a long time ago had an old-style camera and stopped to take a photograph. Not knowing that a hundred years later, they would be shared on...
Bob’s Cultural Escapades in San José: A Museum Marathon Full of Mirth and Missteps
[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]San José, Costa Rica, a city where history and culture are as rich as a cup of locally brewed coffee. But get ready, folks, because this isn't your...
Imperial Beer Turns 100: Celebrating Costa Rica’s Beloved National Beverage
[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]Born in the vibrant heart of San José, the story of Costa Rica's Imperial Beer unfolds like a well-aged brew, steeped in history and rich in flavor....
Mirame Fine Art – Carolina and Miguel
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Why MIRAME? Join us in celebrating the beauty, diversity, and cultural richness of Costa Rican art. Support local artists: By purchasing artwork from MIRAME Fine Art, you're not just acquiring a work of art, you're also supporting...
The Golden Legacy of Costa Rica: A Journey Through Time and Treasure
[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]Delving into the heart of Costa Rica's history is akin to embarking on a thrilling adventure, one that leads us to the shimmering allure of gold. This...
Introducing MÍRAME Fine Art: Unveiling Costa Rica’s leading artists
[vc_row][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]Step into Costa Rica’s art world with MÍRAME Fine Art, where the nation’s leading artists command the spotlight.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_btn title="See the...
Pura Vida Show
[vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="1/4"][vc_column_text] Perfect for the whole family Discover true stories of real pirates and lost treasure and dreams of dinosaurs. Feel the mystery of the “Las Bolas”, the massive spherical balls found...
Semana Santa Spectacle: Gastronomy and Rituals in the Heart of Latin America
[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]Semana Santa, or Holy Week, is a time when Latin America transforms into a vibrant canvas, each country painting its own unique strokes of tradition...
Rolo’s Now and Then Photographs
[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text] 1921 and 2024 San Jose, Costa Rica Archbishop's Palace of the Metropolitan Cathedral. Old photo collected in Historical Photographs of Central...
Pilsen in Costa Rica: A Journey from European Origins to ‘Ruby’ Renown
[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]Pilsen, a celebrated beer in Costa Rica, not only carries a rich history but also a unique local touch in its colloquial reference. In Costa Rica, when...
Sauce of Legends: Uncovering the Mystery of Lizano’s Costa Rican Origins
[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]Lizano salsa! That delightful, zesty concoction has tantalized taste buds and sparked culinary controversies for decades. Let's embark on a saucy...
Museums of Costa Rica
[vc_row][vc_column width="5/6"][vc_column_text]Not surprisingly, Costa Rica’s abundance of nature-infused riches tends to eclipse its indoor attractions. This leaves much about the nature of Costa Ricans themselves undiscovered behind the walls of history in museum...
The Magic of Music
[vc_row css=".vc_custom_1693776675499{background-color: #18b7be !important;}"][vc_column width="1/4"][vc_column_text]I had the good fortune to grow up with music. From singing in the kid's choir to leading worship at my church. I have been known to sing some Billy...
Snapshots of Costa Rica History
[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]The priceless photographs are preserved in binders, boxes, drawers and frames. Sometimes forgotten then found. Now published thanks to Facebook groups...
El Farallon Petroglyphs
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]There is a place right outside Cañas, Guanacaste, where you can be transported not once, but twice, back in time and many would say that you can even have a spiritual connection to the past and nature. El Farallón...
Snapshots of Costa Rica History – More!
[vc_row][vc_column css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]Timeless photographs capture the people, cities, cars, farms, and history of Costa Rica. Make sure to follow these Facebook groups: Costa Rica History Costa Rica...
The Global Journey of the Pineapple: How it Became the Face of Warm Welcome and Hospitality
[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]The pineapple as a symbol of hospitality is a curious, enduring symbol that has traveled through time and across cultures. Originally native to South...
Meet the Underdogs and Champions of Costa Rican Soccer
[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]Have you ever been to a jam-packed bar where every eye is glued to the screen and the air's electric with anticipation? Yeah, that's Costa Rica during...
Sipping Tradition: The Cultural Journey of Costa Rica’s Cacique
[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]Cacique Guaro, often simply called Cacique, is more than just a traditional drink in Costa Rica; it's a cultural icon. Its history is as rich and...