Arts + Culture
Take a closer glimpse into Costa Rican culture, art, its people and way of life.
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Compared to the rumble and bustle of the crowded city, San José’s Artisan’s Market is an oasis – entering this craft extravaganza results in a complete transformation...
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The Chorotega indigenous tribes first settled in Central America during the sixth century; in Costa Rica, they put down roots in the area that is present-day Guanacaste...
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While most costume enthusiasts around the world gear up for Halloween on October 31st, Alex Bermúdez, one of Costa Rica’s renowned mask makers, prepares for the...
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Travel back in time to pre-Columbian Costa Rica: when people lived off the land, when dense forest stretched for as far as the eye could see, and when houses were constructed of...
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The last decade has brought with it several Costa Rican films. Watching national productions is a great way for visitors to familiarize themselves with a new country – or for nationals to...
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Until recently, the Costa Rican film industry has been relatively sparse. Although the country is a popular filming location for international big-budget motion pictures like ‘Congo’ and ‘Spy Kids’...
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For almost a decade, Malpaís has rendered the heart and soul of Costa Rica into unforgettable beats and profound lyrics. The group's name itself - the same as a remote beach town on the tip of the...
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Nosara-based clothing line Nabruk Designs – a collection of soft, versatile pieces created in earth tones – was inspired by a female character named Nabruk, who comes from the...
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Perhaps Nobel Prize-winning Chilean writer Pablo Neruda describes Rubén Darío’s influence on the Spanish language best in his 1955 book, Viajes: "without him we would not speak our own tongue...
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As early as 1665, pirates ruled Nicaragua’s waterways, sacking Spanish colonial towns and founding new ones.
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The music industry is full of charismatic front men that leave their bands, reinvent themselves and go on to forge successful solo careers.
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If you were to make a list of world nations on the cutting edge of intergalactic space technology, Costa Rica probably doesn’t make the cut. And why would it?
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Eduardo Castro descended down a soggy mountain trail, crossing rivers and wielding his trusty machete. Cling, cling, rang the blade.
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In a country void of snowflakes, distinct symbols like starlit parades, tamales and “Christmas winds” that bring a chill to the last months of the year take on a powerful significance during the holiday.
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When you see one of Carlos Hiller’s paintings online or in a book, the oil-acrylic seascapes are stunning. But when you view one in real life, you’ll swear you’re in the presence of a masterpiece.
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- Only Twin Engine Fleet in Costa Rica
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- Highest On-Time Performance
- Largest Private Charter in Central America
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