Costa Rica News News Costa Rica » Culture: National Geographic describes Costa Rica as a “Natural Treasure” in its September German edition
Nat Geo Germany magazine published an extensive 11-page feature on Costa Rica’s tourist attractions in its most recent print and digital editions.
News Costa Rica » Culture: The Costa Rica myths that trip up first-time visitors
Driving fears, English myths, rainy season panic, and more: Sarah McArthur breaks down the Costa Rica myths that trip up first-timers and what the country is actually like.
News Costa Rica » Culture: Gaudí’s Casa Batlló Arrives in Costa Rica with 56 Photographs, Music, and Culture
Discover how Gaudí's iconic Casa Batlló arrives in Costa Rica with 56 photographs, public exhibitions in San José and Cartago, and a concert by the Sagrada Familia organist.
News Costa Rica » Culture: Costa Rica’s New Cultural Passport Sends You to 35 Places Most Visitors Never See
If you have already done Arenal, Manuel Antonio and Monteverde and want a reason to drive somewhere new, Costa Rica just handed you one. The Ministry of Culture and Youth has started the Pasaporte ...
News Costa Rica » Culture: Costa Rican man, 119, seeks recognition as world's oldest person
By Maynor Valenzuela SARDINAL, Costa Rica, Sept 9 (Reuters) - In a modest wooden home in Sardinal, about a 20-minute drive from Costa Rica's Pacific coast, Jose Flores spends his days napping, eating ...
News Costa Rica » Culture: ¿Idiay? – A New Book Exploring Costa Rican Culture Through Language
Costa Rican speech is rich with expressions that many use daily without knowing their origins. Rodrigo Soto, a well-known Costa Rican author with over 20 published works, including novels and essays, ...
News Costa Rica » Culture: Costa Rica and the meaning of life
As recently as 2023, the term pura vida finally entered the dictionary of the Real Academia Española, which defines the words and phrases used across the Spanish-speaking world. This particular ...
News Costa Rica » Culture: A wellness retreat in Costa Rica that goes beyond rest and relaxation
From a chakra-clearing ritual and cacao ceremony to spotting sloths in the rainforest, a wellness retreat in Costa Rica offered ...
News Costa Rica » Culture: Sustainable Tourism In Costa Rica Inspires A New Wave Of Travel To Central America
Eco-luxe hospitality brands like Cayuga Collection help newly trending destinations like Nicaragua, Panama and Guatemala evolve neighboring Costa Rica’s culture of sustainability. Travelers have long ...
News Costa Rica » Culture: Northern Costa Rica
Samantha explores Costa Rica's wildlife, organic farms, cultural heritage and more. Samantha explores Costa Rica's beauty, starting at Mistico Park with its hanging bridges and wildlife. At Vida ...
News Costa Rica » Culture: This Costa Rican paradise is one of the most underrated summer destinations
Costa Rica is one of the most popular destinations in Central America, with more than 2.9 million travelers in 2025 and nearly a million in the first three months of 2026—a record-breaking ...