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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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The International Arts Festival returns in 2026.

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A New National Strategy Aims to Strengthen Preparedness for Future El Niño Events

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Three Athletes Set to Represent the Nation at One of the World’s Most Demanding Triathlon Events

Microplastics Are Spreading from Beaches to Food Systems

Corcovado Temporarily Reduces Visitor Access to Protect One of the Planet’s Most Valuable Ecosystems

Semilla Sonora Boosts a New Generation of Costa Rican Musical Works

More Than 450 Animals Protected During Major Infrastructure Projects

National Athletics Team Dominates the Region and Claims the Central American Championship

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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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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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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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People of Costa Rica

The International Arts Festival returns in 2026.

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A New National Strategy Aims to Strengthen Preparedness for Future El Niño Events

National Strategy Aims to Reduce Wildlife Electrocutions and Protect Biodiversity

Playa Blanca Enters a New Era: Public Access, Cultural Activities, and Environmental Commitment

Corcovado Faces a Global Threat: Volunteers Remove Tons of Waste Carried from Distant Shores

Three Athletes Set to Represent the Nation at One of the World’s Most Demanding Triathlon Events

Microplastics Are Spreading from Beaches to Food Systems

Corcovado Temporarily Reduces Visitor Access to Protect One of the Planet’s Most Valuable Ecosystems

Semilla Sonora Boosts a New Generation of Costa Rican Musical Works

More Than 450 Animals Protected During Major Infrastructure Projects

National Athletics Team Dominates the Region and Claims the Central American Championship

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Carlos Núñez (Bagpipes and Recorders) – Celtic Beethoven

Juan de la Rubia (Organ) – Gaudí’s Universe Through the Organ of the Sagrada Família

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David Sancho Jazz Trio – Presentation of the Album Mind in Progress

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The International Arts Festival returns in 2026.

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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

Happy People

Policía montada en la Sabana

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Travel & Places: Beyond the Guidebook​

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

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

Cultural Agenda

Viva el Café Festival 2026: Three Days of Coffee, Championships, Concerts, and the Traditional Costa Rican Oxcart

Canada Comes to the Table in Barrio Escalante: 12 Restaurants Offer Canadian-Inspired Dishes in Distrito G

Patron Saint Festivities of Saint John the Baptist 2026 in Tibás: 18 Days of Tradition, Music, and Chifrijo

Volunteer Day at Simón Bolívar Urban Nature Park: Education and Environmental Action

Safari Through Stories and Legends in Barrio Amón

Colombian Youth Philharmonic & Per Poc Puppet Company – A Carnival with Don Quixote, Puppets and Animals

Carlos Núñez (Bagpipes and Recorders) – Celtic Beethoven

Juan de la Rubia (Organ) – Gaudí’s Universe Through the Organ of the Sagrada Família

Harmonia del Parnàs (Baroque Ensemble) – Music, Dance and Love in the Spanish Baroque

David Sancho Jazz Trio – Presentation of the Album Mind in Progress

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Braulio Carrillo Colina : Architecte de l’État Costaricien

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Viva el Café Festival 2026: Three Days of Coffee, Championships, Concerts, and the Traditional Costa Rican Oxcart

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