[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]Costa Rica is an enchanting place with its verdant landscapes and a historical narrative as rich as its biodiversity. Renowned as an ecological...
Savoring Sea Turtles: A Controversial Costa Rican Tradition
[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]In Costa Rica, the consumption of sea turtle meat and eggs is a practice steeped in tradition, controversy, and ongoing debate. Despite international...
From Script to Screen: The Rise of Costa Rican Cinema
[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]In the lush landscapes of Costa Rica, a vibrant film industry is flourishing, quietly carving out a space for itself on the international stage. This...
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Mother’s Day in Costa Rica: A Unique Blend of Cultural and Religious Celebration
[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]Mother's Day in Costa Rica: Celebrating on August 15th Mother's Day, celebrated on August 15th, is a significant and cherished holiday in Costa Rica....
Come Huevos’ (Co-May) Explained: Regional Rivalries and Stereotypes in Costa Rica
[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]The term "come huevos," translating to "egg eaters," (pronounced CO-May) is a colloquial moniker used in Costa Rica, particularly in the Guanacaste...
Chocolate from the Rainforest: Costa Rica’s Sweet Contribution to the World
[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]Deep in the lush rainforests of Costa Rica, a treasure grows that has enchanted the world for centuries—cacao, the source of all chocolate. This small...
Resilience and Ritual: The Enduring Culture of the Cabécar in Eastern Costa Rica
[vc_row][vc_column width="1/4" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text] Doña Angela (front cover photo) does not speak Spanish, only her native Cabecar. At 92 years old, she lives on her farm in the mountains, works...
Mirame Fine Art: Six more featured artists
[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text] Ana Elena Fernandez Ana, a member of the Costa Rican Association of Watercolor Artists, continues a long tradition of Costa Rican watercolour...
The Basilica of Cartago: Costa Rica’s Sacred Gem
[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text] Nestled in the heart of Cartago, the Basilica of Our Lady of the Angels, or "Basílica de Nuestra Señora de los Ángeles," stands as a testament to...
The Myth and History of Virgen de Los Angeles in Cartago, Costa Rica
[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]In the picturesque city of Cartago, Costa Rica, the legend of the Virgen de Los Angeles, lovingly known as La Negrita, captivates the hearts of the...
A Journey of Two Million: Faith and Unity on Virgen de Los Angeles Day
[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]Celebrating Virgen de Los Angeles Day in Costa Rica Every year on August 2nd, Costa Rica comes alive with the spirit of devotion and celebration...