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Marcia Madrigal, I was born with a paintbrush in one hand and a colored pencil in the other.

I met Marcia Madrigal by chance one Saturday morning at the Barrio Aranjuez Green Market. We shared a table. Marcia was a colleague of a friend, who had also been

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Photo Stories: Faces of Costa Rica

Every face tells a story. Meet the locals.

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Marcia Madrigal, I was born with a paintbrush in one hand and a colored pencil in the other.

The International Arts Festival returns in 2026.

Day by Day in San José

Chocolate masterclass with Memo at Nicuesa Lodge

Angelo, how I love my Limón.

Paquito the Rooster.

The Central Market of San José

Flowers, Childhood, and the Central Market of Costa Rica.

Closer to god, a dgo and La Negrita de los Ángeles

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Travel & Places: Beyond the Guidebook​

Cartago
March 3, 2026

Between Mists, Ghosts and a Mission to Accompany Tuberculosis Patients. The History of the Durán Sanatorium.

Introduction: Between the Mist and the Silence Climbing the hills toward Volcán Irazú, through the cold mist of the fertile region situated between Tierra Blanca

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Puntarenas
October 4, 2025

Nicuesa Lodge, the majestic Golfo Dulce and the peace of nature.

Listen to the podcast version of this article From August 22nd to the 24th, I had the opportunity to discover a hotel and destination that

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Cultural Agenda

Upcoming events, festivals, and gatherings.

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July
28

Basic Birdwatching Workshop in San José

  • PANU Simón Bolívar

This event invites participants to discover the fascinating world of birds and...

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August
31

SINEM Liberia at the Central American Poetry Festival: Chamber Music in Dialogue with the Spoken Word

  • University of Costa Rica, Guanacaste Campus

The event features a SINEM Liberia chamber ensemble performing at the Central...

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August
8

Little Women: Dreams and Sisterhood on the Stage of the National Theatre

  • National Theatre of Costa Rica

The play “Little Women” follows the adventures of the four March sisters,...

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July
16

ChepeCletas Walking Tour Explores the French Legacy in San José

  • Parque Morazán

ChepeCletas will host a guided walking tour through downtown San José on...

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August
1

Free Malpaís Concert at the Despertar del Arenal Festival

  • Campo Ferial, located in front of the La Fortuna Sports Complex

Costa Rican band Malpaís will perform a free concert on August 1...

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July
12

World Heritage Festival at the National Museum of Costa Rica

  • Bellavista headquarters of the National Museum of Costa Rica

The World Heritage Festival will take place on Sunday, July 12, at...

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July
17

RIDE Cultural arrives in Cartago with three days of art and community activities

  • Guarco, Turrialba, Tucurrique

The Ministry of Culture and Youth will bring the RIDE Cultural program...

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June
23

International Film Festival 2026 brings free screenings across Costa Rica

  • Cine Magaly and other venues in San José

From July 23 to August 1, the International Film Festival 2026 will...

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July
11

Dulces Compañías Festival 2026: Curridabat celebrates animal welfare and responsible pet ownership

  • Freses Dog Park.

The Municipality of Curridabat will host the Dulces Compañías Festival 2026 on...

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July
18

“San José Te Quiere Aquí” festival brings Costa Rican music to La Sabana Park

  • Parque Metropolitano La Sabana

The Municipality of San José has announced a special block of concerts...

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Roots & Origins​

Understanding the history that shaped the people.

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Braulio Carrillo Colina : Architecte de l’État Costaricien

1. La Naissance d’une Nation : le Costa Rica au Carrefour Centraméricain L’histoire du Costa Rica moderne ne peut être comprise

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Braulio Carrillo Colina: Architect of the Costa Rican State

1. The Birth of a Nation: Costa Rica at the Central American Crossroads The history of modern Costa Rica cannot

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The Local Beat​

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SINEM Liberia at the Central American Poetry Festival: Chamber Music in Dialogue with the Spoken Word
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Little Women: Dreams and Sisterhood on the Stage of the National Theatre

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