Author: Gerardo Venegas

Afro-tropical August: Limón Hosts the 2025 National Arts Festival

From September 26 to October 5, 2025, Limón and its neighboring cantons will pulse with music, dance, theater, visual arts, and community traditions during the fifteenth edition of the National Arts Festival (FNA2025). Organized by the Ministry of Culture and Youth (MCJ) through the Center for Artistic and Cultural Production (CPAC), this festival decentralizes culture […]

FILCR 2025: Nine Days to Read the World at the Convention Center

From July 19 to 27, 2025, the Costa Rica Convention Center will host the 23rd edition of the Feria Internacional del Libro de Costa Rica (FILCR), organized by the Costa Rican Book Chamber. Admission is free, and the fair has become one of the region’s leading cultural showcases . Cultural and Educational Endorsements FILCR 2025 […]

Vacation workshops invite children to learn while having fun

During this mid-year break, the Costa Rican Art Museum (MAC), located in La Sabana, and the National Museum of Costa Rica, located in the heart of San José, are offering workshops for children, as well as for young people and adults. These two institutions of the Ministry of Culture and Youth have a wide range […]

Ministry of Culture and Youth hosts “Bailongo Thursdays” at Cenac

“Dancing is a natural joy, a joy that I saw in Mexican movies since I was a little boy. Many years ago, in the dance halls, there were platforms, and I would sit for hours and hours watching people dance, and I would say: One day I will dance like all these people! I couldn’t […]

Central Bank Honors “Swing Criollo” with New ₡100 Commemorative Coin

The Central Bank of Costa Rica (BCCR) has announced the release of a ₡100 commemorative coin dedicated to Swing Criollo, available for purchase starting July 23, 2025. This coin is part of the “Intangible Cultural Heritage” series, created to highlight cultural expressions that shape Costa Rican identity. The “Intangible Cultural Heritage” Series This collection includes […]

Costa Rica Promoted to “High-Income” Country by the World Bank

On July 1, 2025, the World Bank upgraded Costa Rica from the “upper-middle‐income” to the “high-income” classification based on its 2024 Gross National Income (GNI) per capita, calculated using the Atlas method World Bank Blogsgbfinancemag.com. Key Data and Thresholds Drivers of the Upgrade Implications of “High-Income” Status Looking Ahead This milestone recognizes Costa Rica’s development […]

Cartago Resonates with Music: Costa Rica Piano Festival 2025 Arrives

From July 5 to 12, 2025, the historic city of Cartago will come alive with piano music during the third edition of the Costa Rica Piano Festival, an international gathering featuring free concerts, masterclasses, workshops, and competitions for pianists of all ages. Organized by Lanzo Luconi and his team, the festival aims to showcase both […]

EXPOPYME Official 2025 Empowers Costa Rican Talent at La Antigua Aduana

From July 11 to 13, 2025, La Antigua Aduana in San José will become the epicenter of Costa Rican entrepreneurship as it hosts the twelfth edition of EXPOPYME Official GAM 2025, organized by the Ministry of Economy, Industry and Commerce (MEIC). Admission is free, and visiting hours run from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. each […]