Korea Story Festival 2026: twelve days to experience Korea in the heart of San José
The Korea Story Festival 2026 is a Korean cultural event that will take place from July 8 to 19 in Barrio Escalante, San José. It is organized by the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Costa Rica and Distrito G, with activities designed to let visitors experience Korea through all five senses. Festival highlights […]
Holiday workshops at the National Museum: learning through play from July 7 to 17
The National Museum of Costa Rica announced a series of ten mid-year holiday workshops that will take place from July 7 to July 17. The activities will cover topics such as biodiversity, geology, culture, art, history, heritage, and archaeology. There will be both in-person and virtual workshops. For in-person sessions, no prior reservation is required, […]
National Meeting of Media with a Focus on Culture: two days to narrate culture from the territories
This is a call to participate in the National Meeting of Media with a Focus on Culture, a two-day event in Nicoya, Guanacaste, where journalists, communicators, artists, and cultural managers from all provinces will gather to share experiences and learn new ways of telling stories about culture from their communities. The meeting will take place […]
Japanese Film Festival 2026 in Costa Rica: Six Free Films to Discover Japanese Culture
The Japanese Film Festival 2026 will take place from June 26 to July 18, organized by the Embassy of Japan in Costa Rica in collaboration with Costa Rican institutions and with the support of The Japan Foundation. Six films will be screened at different venues across the country thanks to the collaboration of the Municipality […]
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Green Economy Festival in Curridabat: Sustainability, Gastronomy, and Circular Economy The Municipality of Curridabat will host the Green Economy Festival on June 27, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., at Parque Las Embajadas. The event will bring together public institutions, entrepreneurs, producers, and organizations committed to sustainability, offering educational, cultural, and interactive activities for the […]
Playa Hermosa to Host a World Surf League Event This August
Costa Rica will host the World Surf League (WSL) QS2000 Tour at Playa Hermosa, in the canton of Garabito, from August 13 to 16. The competition will bring together high-level surfers from around the world and further position the country on the international stage as a premier destination for surfing, sports tourism, and sustainable travel. […]
Music at the Museum: A Concert Inspired by the Four Elements
Music at the Museum returns with a special concert dedicated to the four elements of nature: air, water, earth, and fire. The National Band of San José will perform eight musical pieces inspired by the strength, beauty, and vitality of the natural world. The concert will take place on Sunday, June 28, at 11:00 a.m. […]
Birdwatching at Río Loro Park: Migratory Bird Observation for Beginners
The “Birdwatching at Río Loro Municipal Environmental Park” event is a birdwatching activity specially designed for beginners, focusing on discovering the park as a key oasis for migratory birds in the Ochomogo area. Due to landscape fragmentation, many species migrating from northern boreal regions use this park as an essential stopover, making it an ideal […]
TEJETÓN 2026 in Barrio Escalante: A Creative Knitting Competition for Craft Enthusiasts
TEJETÓN is a knitting competition designed for people who already know how to knit and want to take their hobby to a more creative, fast-paced, and challenging level while sharing the experience with fellow knitting enthusiasts in a festive atmosphere. The event will take place on Sunday, July 12, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., […]
Vacation Fun at Parque La Libertad: Creativity, Nature, and Entertainment for the Whole Family
Parque La Libertad has announced the launch of its Vacation at La Libertad program, unveiling the schedule for Week 1, which will take place from July 6 to 11 and is designed for families to enjoy together. The program features a wide variety of creative, recreational, and nature-based activities, designed for participants of different ages. […]
