Fin de semana llega con actividades en espacios públicos, teatro, cine y mucho más
This weekend, the Greater Metropolitan Area celebrates the mid-year holidays with a vibrant array of artistic and cultural activities in multiple venues, through the Ministry of Culture and Youth’s RIDE Cultural program. Enjoy Your Holidays in the GAM with RIDE Cultural During this mid-year break, the Ministry of Culture and Youth invites you to experience […]
Art City tour returns on July
Art City Tour once again lights up San José’s nights with its summer edition “Vacations in Chepe.” After its last outing in May, the capital’s most anticipated cultural initiative returns on Thursday, July 10, 2025, with a multidisciplinary tour brimming with art, music and interactive experiences. The Return of the Event Born in 2009, Art […]
Understanding the Legal Situation of the Coastal Strip in Costa Rica and the free access to the beaches of Costa Rica
Listen to the podcast version of this article. The maritime-terrestrial zone (zona marítimo-terrestre) is the coastal strip extending from the high-tide line (línea de pleamar) inland for 50 meters. Under Costa Rican law, this zone is part of the public domain, meaning it is inalienable, imprescriptible, and reserved for the collective use of all citizens. […]
Vocal Star Joyce DiDonato to Visit Costa Rica and Perform in a Lyric Gala at the National Theatre Alongside Young Costa Rican Talents
The acclaimed American mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato, winner of multiple Grammy Awards and the 2018 Olivier Award for her distinguished operatic career, will captivate Costa Rican audiences in a performance scheduled for Friday, July 18 at 8 p.m. at the National Theatre of Costa Rica. DiDonato is considered one of today’s most celebrated voices, renowned for […]
Capybaras in Costa Rica, from their seizure to their new life in Zoave
On May 22, 2025, a police operation in Orotina, Alajuela, led to one of the most unusual seizures in Costa Rica’s recent history: five capybaras were found inside a vehicle that attempted to evade a checkpoint on the Costanera Sur highway. Alongside the animals, police seized drugs, bladed weapons, and arrested two individuals with criminal […]
What is happening in Bocas del Toro, Panama? And should I be concerned about my trip to Costa Rica?
Bocas del Toro, the vibrant island province of Panama, has recently made headlines due to a series of social unrest that has affected daily life and the tourism industry in the region. For many travelers planning a vacation in Costa Rica or already enjoying their stay, a question naturally arises: should I be concerned about […]
Young Musicians from Costa Rica and Mexico Unite for Concert Tour in Puntarenas 🇨🇷🇲🇽
The Ministry of Culture and Youth, through the National System of Musical Education (SINEM), announces a new chapter in the cultural and musical exchange between Costa Rica and Mexico. This July, a series of events will bring together young musicians from both nations. On this occasion, Costa Rica will welcome the Symphony Orchestra of the […]
Carmen Naranjo: An Essential Voice of Costa Rican and Latin American Literature
General Presentation Carmen Naranjo (1928-2017) was a Costa Rican writer, diplomat, and public figure who left an indelible mark on the cultural landscape of her country and Latin America. Her vast body of work, spanning various genres such as poetry, novels, short stories, and essays, established her as one of the most important literary voices […]
The First Coffee Export from Costa Rica
Peopleofcostarica.com est un portail dédié à l’histoire et à la culture costaricienne, une ressource essentielle pour ceux qui souhaitent comprendre et apprécier le riche héritage de ce pays. Dans cet article, nous explorerons un chapitre fondamental de l’histoire économique et sociale du Costa Rica : la première exportation de café. Le café n’a pas seulement […]
Teatro Nacional de Costa Rica celebra la restauración de la obra Musas I y II
On Tuesday, June 24, the Ministry of Culture and Youth, through the National Theatre of Costa Rica (TNCR), inaugurated the restoration of the emblematic artworks Musas I and II, created by renowned Italian set designer Carlo Ferrario (1833–1907), located on the ceiling of the former men’s cantina on the south side of the first vestibule […]