Amanda Zúñiga
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PHOTOS: Behind the scenes at Nicoya's Good Friday procession
Despite of the approximately 35°C in Nicoya this holy Friday, the Nicoyan people dress up and went out to the streets to recreate the via crucis. → Read More
5 questions for a Costa Rican musician
"Although we are a musically advanced country within the Central American region, we still have a long way to go." Meet Luis Carmona. → Read More
VIDEO: This weekend's Transitarte Festival
A look at this weekend's festivities in San José. → Read More
5 questions for a Costa Rican belly dancer
"The most beautiful thing about belly dancing is the contribution to self-esteem." Passionate belly dancer Kerlyn Araya steps into our Weekend Arts Spotlight. → Read More
5 questions for Costa Rican tribal dancer Vanessa Messeguer
Costa Rican tribal dancer Vanessa Messeguer talks about the genres she performs and their role in women's empowerment. → Read More
Community debates Envision Festival: boon or threat?
While the sixth edition of the Envision Festival was taking place in the community of Uvita, Puntarenas, a group of approximately 60 protested against the festival. → Read More
Sixth edition of the Envision Festival inspires music and love
The Envision Festival 2016 fills the southern Pacific town of Uvita with music and fellowship. → Read More
5 questions for Colombian storyteller Mauricio Grande
Colombian storyteller Mauricio Grande is performing in Costa Rica this weekend. The Tico Times talked to the artist about his unusual career. → Read More
5 questions for Costa Rican painter Milo Gonzales
The Tico Times visited Costa Rican painter Milo Gonzales' workshop to chat about his work and his upcoming exhibit in Liberia, Guanacaste. → Read More
Where to go for rock climbing in Costa Rica
Here are some of the best places to go rock climbing in Costa Rica, and one of the best places to learn how. → Read More
A look at Costa Rica's newest National Culture Award winners
A look at the winners of Costa Rica's National Culture Awards - from novelists to documentarians to choreographers. → Read More
Philharmonic orchestra, coffee fair, and other happenings around Costa Rica
Art, music and other happenings around Costa Rica in our weekly calendar. → Read More
Camp trains new generation of Costa Rican rock climbers
Professional Costa Rican rock climbers train students at a three-day camp at one of the best climbing spots in the country, Escalada Cachí. → Read More
Costa Rica film 'Medea' seeks funds from Indiegogo campaign
Costa Rican director Alexandra Latishev is in pre-production for a new film project titled "Medea." The crew needs at least $10,000 to start production. → Read More
First Costa Rican to receive UNESCO silver medal
Abdénago Torres, or "Nago de Nicoya," has received a UNESCO silver medal for his work as a pioneer in sharing Costa Rican culture with the world. → Read More
5 questions for Costa Rican actress Marian Li
The Tico Times talks to Costa Rican actress, singer, and dancer Marian Li. → Read More
San José's newest coffee shop
A coffee shop on wheels is part of a one-man crusade to get more people on bikes in Costa Rica's capital. → Read More
Coffee fair, gospel concert, and other events around Costa Rica
Art, music and other happenings around Costa Rica in our weekly Calendar. → Read More
Get ready for Envision
First-time Envision Festival-goer? Here's a list of what you need to know before you head down to Uvita in February. → Read More
Palmares Fest, Live Opera Screening, and other happenings around Costa Rica
Art, music and other happenings around Costa Rica in our weekly Calendar. → Read More