Guilt-stricken Tico comes clean about his treasonous palate OROTINA – Local cell phone repair proprietor and roadside plantain salesman Juan Carlos Pérez made a shocking public announcement to the Orotina community Sunday morning: he prefers Nicaraguan Gallo Pinto over the Tico dish. Perez made the announcement at the close of Sunday morning mass during the…
Disappointment didn’t ruin everyone’s day SAN PEDRO – Last Monday afternoon nearly one hundred Ticos formed a line, which stretched two city blocks, for a glimpse at a new Chinese art exhibit at a San Pedro museum that didn’t actually exist. Costa Ricans are famous for waiting in line and internationally applauded for their calm demeanor and…
This week’s M.O.T.W is Esteban Bonilla. He is 26 years old and lives with his grandmother in Quepos. Esteban drives a pirate taxi with an extra loud muffler. Although his license plate holder doesn’t light up, he is hoping that will change in 2014. When not driving in the middle of the road he enjoys…
Minnie Mouse reveals Dippy Dawg’s dark truths in tell-all interview LIBERIA – While rumors buzzed this week in national media about the creation of a Disney theme park in Costa Rica, Minnie Mouse came clean on the real reason the “Happiest Place on Earth” will not be breaking ground in the northwest province of Guanacaste.…
Mass urination to be held at National Theater on Dec.9 SAN JOSE – Costa Rica’s thriving public peeing community got its wish this week when Culture Minister Manuel Obregon officially declared the activity a national pastime and holiday. “Peeing in public is what makes this city great,” Obregon said of San Jose during the announcement of the new…
Jesus seems sadder on other people’s cars, driver says SAN JOSE – The sad Jesus face sticker brings comfort to most Costa Rican commuters when they see the sunken head and bloody crown of thorns of El Señor on car and bus windshields. But Viktor…
Tip from ex-Facebook friend breaks bad news SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA — A study abroad student received some upsetting news last week when after five days in Costa Rica she realized nothing looked like the Lonely Planet guidebook she was carrying around. Becky Miller, a 21-year old geography major from Louisville, Kentucky, was scheduled to spend three…
This week’s M.O.T.W. is Wilbur Hernandez. He is 24 years old, lives in Belén with his mother, and loves Fast and the Furious. Wilbur works as a selfie model. He says he’s really found his creative range since purchasing his first used smartphone at San José’s Central Market in 2011. His favorite food is rice…
El clásico is set for today between Costa Rican soccer league king-pins Saprissa and La Liga. This is the third such meeting of the season, with the first being a 4-4 tie and La Liga taking the second match 3-0. Here at El Pejibaye we take our sports predictions very seriously. Today’s game is no exception. With…
