People of Costa Rica

Marcia Madrigal, Nací con un pincel en una mano y un lapíz de color en la otra. 

Conocí a Marcia Madrigal por casualidad una mañana de sábado en la Feria Verde de Barrio Aranjuez, compartimos una mesa, Marcia fue compañera de una amiga, que a la vez

Photo Stories: Faces of Costa Rica

Every face tells a story. Meet the locals.

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.

Roots & Origins​

Understanding the history that shaped the people.

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

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

The Local Beat​

This week events

ChepeCletas Walking Tour Explores the French Legacy in San José

Free Malpaís Concert at the Despertar del Arenal Festival

World Heritage Festival at the National Museum of Costa Rica

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ChepeCletas Walking Tour Explores the French Legacy in San José

ChepeCletas will host a guided walking tour through downtown San José on Thursday, July 16, exploring the influence of France

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