Rubén Centeno started the public transportation company in Amubri, Bribri, Talamanca 35 years ago. He is an Indigenous man from the Bribri community in Costa Rica. Extremely well-spoken. One of his passions is to promote Talamanca and the Bribris.

The change of attire for the Virgen de los Ángeles stands as one of the most emblematic rituals within Costa Rican celebratory culture.

Our coffee is so good that even our bad coffee is better than the good coffee from other countries.

he Plaza de la Cultura is a landmark in San José. As I understand it, the project began in 1973 following the declaration of the National Theatre—located next door—as a National Monument.

For a short time, this man was a very recurring face in San José. He was always with his dog and his cat. He used to ask for money and let people pet his companions in return.

For several years now this guy. -Who’s an identity I ignore-. Can be seen in San José almost every day. Fully painted in gold he is (I believe) the only current or at least the most regular living statue of the city.

Perhaps the only place where mounted police can still be seen is at La Sabana Metropolitan Park—a 72-hectare area managed by ICODER. When I have some spare time and need to clear my head, it’s possible that I head to La Sabana. It’s a pleasant space with open skies, something different from what is commonly seen in the city.

San José is full of activities if you know where to look—concerts, recitals, dances, movies, and theater. The city offers options for all tastes; you just have to know where to find them.

It's amazing how you can walk alone surrounded by thousands of people.

The people's fervor for the “Negrita” is incomparable; every year, more than 2,000 people make a pilgrimage on foot from their homes to the Basilica of Cartago.

One of the quintessential children I ever met she was always smiling, exploring, and laughing her lungs off.