The Caribbean region is well known for its vibrant music culture, with music festivals and events held throughout the year. The Caribbean’s diverse music scene reflects the region’s rich history and cultural influence. Attending one of these events or exploring local music scenes allows visitors to immerse themselves in the rhythms and beats of the… Continue reading The Top Caribbean Music Festivals For 2023
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Costa Rica Officials Face Backlash After Releasing Tourism Guide Allegedly Justifying Sexual Assault
Costa Rica has become one of the top destinations in the world. Its beautiful landscapes, warm climate, and very locals draw in tourists from all around the world. However, the recent sexual assaults of two female European tourists has the country’s officials facing some backlash. The backlash was fueled by the promotion of a document… Continue reading Costa Rica Officials Face Backlash After Releasing Tourism Guide Allegedly Justifying Sexual Assault
Sazon Calypso: The Afro-Costa Rican Food Truck Sharing Its Culture With The World
Meet Jennifer Bustillos Lewis, the owner and chef of Sazon Calypso, a food truck offering Afro-Latin and Caribbean soul food cuisine. She was born in Limon, Costa Rica, the home of the country’s Afro-Caribbean community, to a Limonese mother and Mexican-born father. Having become a melting pot of diverse cultures due to the railroad construction… Continue reading Sazon Calypso: The Afro-Costa Rican Food Truck Sharing Its Culture With The World
Soul Life Travel: The Only Black And Woman-Owned Travel Agency In Costa Rica
As of now, there is only one Black and woman-owned travel agency in Costa Rica, and she’s a local. It was the lack of representation, particularly to the Caribbean coast of Limón, that inspired Sadie Jordan to launch Soul Life Travel. “There was a void in the travel industry. I am Afro Latina. My mother… Continue reading Soul Life Travel: The Only Black And Woman-Owned Travel Agency In Costa Rica
Inside Límon: The Land Of Afro-Costa Ricans
Límon is a city located on Costa Rica’s Atlantic coast. With stunning landscapes, world-class beaches and beautiful and diverse fauna and flora, it is also the land of Afro-Costa Ricans. According to official data, Costa Rica has a population of nearly 5 million people. Blacks constitute 8% of the total population, but nearly 24 percent… Continue reading Inside Límon: The Land Of Afro-Costa Ricans