Yolanda Oreamuno
Yolanda Oreamuno, born in 1916 and passed away in 1956, is recognized as one of the most important and avant-garde literary figures in Costa Rica during the first half of the 20th century. Her novel La ruta de su evasión, published in 1948, is particularly acclaimed for its advanced narrative technique and is considered a […]
Poás Volcano Awakens: What is Nature Telling Us?
An Analysis of Poás’ Unusual Activity and Its Implications for Costa Rica Introduction Poás Volcano, one of Costa Rica’s most impressive natural icons, has fascinated scientists, tourists, and locals for generations with its majesty and smoking crater. Located in the province of Alajuela within Poás Volcano National Park, this giant has witnessed numerous episodes of […]
“Lyrical Tuesdays”: A New Program of Opera Screenings and Concerts Debuts at the National Theater with Verdi’s Otello from the Teatro Real de Madrid
The Ministry of Culture and Youth, through the National Lyric Company, the National Theater of Costa Rica, and with the collaboration of the Costa Rican Art Museum, proudly presents the new initiative “Lyrical Tuesdays”, a culturally significant program aimed at strengthening and promoting opera in the country, attracting new audiences, and making access more affordable […]
Juan Santamaría Museum Offers the Educational Community Its Guided Educational Tour Service for the 2025 Academic Year
The Juan Santamaría Historical Cultural Museum informs the national educational community of the availability of its permanent free guided educational tour service for the 2025 academic year, aimed at student groups of all educational levels, as well as organized public groups. Juan Santamaría Museum Offers the Educational Community Its Guided Educational Tour Service for the […]
Open Call for the Selection Committees of Proposals for the National Reading Festival 2025
The Ministry of Culture and Youth, through the Center for Artistic and Cultural Production, announces the opening of the call for the formation of the selection committees for the projects that will participate in the National Reading Festival 2025. Deadline for applications to join the selection committees: Sunday, March 16, 2025The National Reading Festival 2025 […]
National Lyric Company Announces Open Auditions for the 2025 Opera and Zarzuela Season
The National Lyric Company has announced the opening of the call for open auditions for national and regional singers for the selection of artistic casts for the various opera and zarzuela projects that will be presented in 2025 by the National Music Center of the Ministry of Culture and Youth, in collaboration with various institutions. […]
National Symphony Orchestra to Conduct Concert Tour in the Communities of Desamparados, Santa Ana, and Guanacaste
With a musical repertoire including works by Gioachino Rossini, Leroy Anderson, John Williams, Vinicio Meza, and Carlos Guzmán, the Distinguished National Symphony Orchestra of Costa Rica (OSNCR) will hold a tour of six free concerts in the districts of Desamparados and Santa Ana in San José, as well as Nandayure, Hojancha, and Nicoya, in Guanacaste. […]
Exhibition Introspection by Javier Martén | Dr. Rafael Calderón Guardia Museum
Exhibition “Introspection” by Javier Martén explores three-dimensionality. It extracts elements from his paintings, capturing the essence of his works in sculptures, offering a new perspective on his artistic language. Date: February 13, 2025 – March 29, 2025 Time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Place: Rafael Ángel Calderón Guardia Museum Cost: Free of charge Affiliation with […]
Teatro Vargas Calvo hosts “Infierno,” winner of the 2024 National Contest of Unpublished Dramaturgy
The Teatro Vargas Calvo, part of the National Theater of Costa Rica (TNCR), is currently showcasing performances of “Infierno” by Ailyn Morera, the winner of the TNCR’s National Contest of Unpublished Dramaturgy. Performances are on Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m., and Sundays at 5:00 p.m., until March 23, 2025. The Teatro Vargas Calvo, part […]