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The International Arts Festival returns in 2026.

In 1989, during the administration of President and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Oscar Arias Sánchez, the San José International Theater Festival for Peace held its first edition. In September 1991,

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Photo Stories: Faces of Costa Rica

Every face tells a story. Meet the locals.

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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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Policía montada en la Sabana

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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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April
29

Laura Pausini at the National Stadium

  • Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica, La Sabana, San José

Laura Pausini at the National StadiumThe iconic Italian singer Laura Pausini closes...

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April
26

Grupo Frontera in Concert – Parque Viva, Alajuela

  • Parque Viva, La Guácima, Alajuela

Grupo Frontera, the most popular regional Mexican band of the moment, performs...

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April
12

Ryan Castro in Concert – Parque Viva, Alajuela

  • Parque Viva, La Guácima, Alajuela

Colombian artist Ryan Castro arrives in Costa Rica with his powerful urban...

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April
10

Transitarte Festival 2026 – San José

  • Parques del centro histórico de San José

A free open-air urban festival that transforms the parks of downtown San...

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March
28

TNX 326 – Tournament for the 135lbs Championship

  • Centro de Eventos La Uruca

TNX 326 – International Mixed Martial Arts Card Centro de Eventos La...

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April
2

Deep Blue × SERÁ — Lunar Ritual Vol. I

  • Los Vivos Island – Secret Location

Deep Blue × SERÁ — Lunar Ritual Vol. I marks the first...

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May
2

MegaCon 2026

  • Costa Rica Convention Center (CCCR)
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May
16

Immersive Musical About Frida Kahlo to Have a Single Performance at the National Auditorium in May

  • Auditorio Nacional en San José

The immersive musical “Frida, Painting Hope” will be presented in Costa Rica...

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March
30

Strawberry Fair 2026

  • Vara Blanca, Heredia

The 2026 National Strawberry Fair is a gastronomic and family celebration that...

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April
16

Expo San Carlos 2026: fechas y lugar

  • Recinto Ferial de San Carlos, Ciudad Quesada, Alajuela

Acerca de Expo San Carlos 2026: fechas y lugar La Expo San...

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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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Laura Pausini at the National Stadium

Laura Pausini at the National StadiumThe iconic Italian singer Laura Pausini closes the month of April with a highly anticipated

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