The superstitions and traditions that still mark Easter Week in Costa Rica

Semana Santa, or Holy Week, remains one of the most important religious observances here in Costa Rica, especially in a country where Catholic traditions have shaped public life and family customs for generations. For many Costa Ricans, the week is still marked by processions, prayer, and church services. But alongside official religious practice, an older [ [...]

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The Festive Atmosphere of Semana Santa at Costa Rican Beaches

The first reaction from every friend or family member that I’ve taken to the beach in Guanacaste has been, “There’s nobody here!” Where I come from in the US the beaches are busy places. You’d better arrive early and claim your patch of sand before the crowd arrives. What is a straight path from your […]
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Israel Defends Blocked Palm Sunday Mass at Holy Sepulchre

Netanyahu stating there was “no bad intention” after preventing a Catholic Mass at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre enters Costa Rica’s public conversation at a particularly sensitive moment: Holy Week. During Holy Week, Costa Rica experiences one of its most culturally and spiritually significant periods of the year. A large portion of the population […]
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‘Imperfect Women’ Is The Latest Entry In A Fittingly Flawed Genre

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Costa Rica Faces Growing Calls to Restrict Social Media Use Among Children

A landmark jury decision in California is sending shockwaves through the global tech industry, and its ripple effects are now being felt in Costa Rica, where momentum is building for stricter controls on children’s use of social media. This week, a Los Angeles jury found Meta and YouTube liable for contributing to a young woman’s […]
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Namwali Serpell On Understanding Toni Morrison The Author, Not The Icon

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Chappell Roan And Jorginho Are Beefing

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What to Expect During Easter in Costa Rica

Few weeks on the Costa Rican calendar carry the weight of Easter (Semana Santa). Easter week in this Catholic country is not simply a holiday. It is a cultural institution, a nationwide pause, and one of the most distinctive travel experiences the country offers. For visitors who understand what to expect, it is extraordinary. For […]
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Dam It All To Hell

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