Mascaradas: A Colorful Tradition in Costa Rica
By Diane Román Some days ago, our University of Michigan group visited a Mascarada workshop in Escazú, a community close to San José downtown. “Mascaradas” are a tradition in Costa Rica. It consists of masks made of paper bigger than a person’s head. Those masks…
Fresh, Delicious and Cheap Products: Visiting Local Markets in Costa Rica
By: Diane Román It’s Sunday and many people wake up very early. They want to get fresh fruit and vegetables for their weekly meals. Every weekend, many Costa Rican farmers sell their products in local fairs on the street. In these fairs, which are called…
Politics and Religion Through Costa Rican History
Religion, gender, and politics are difficult topics to talk about in Costa Rica. Kattia Castro Flores knows it very well, but she is not afraid of it. This mother, theologist, and feminist (although it sounds contradictory) has been studying for years the relationship of these…