Festival de las Artes 2026 (FIA37) inició con una noche de fiesta cultural en La Sabana
Bajo una noche cálida y un gran ambiente festivo el Festival de las Artes 2026 (FIA37) dio inicio en La Sabana, diez días en los que Costa Rica se transforma en un gran escenario cultural, donde la música, el teatro, la danza y las artes visuales toman el espacio público y convocan a las personas […]
Expo San Carlos 2026: Dates and Venue
The organizers of Expo San Carlos Internacional have confirmed that the 2026 edition will take place from Thursday, April 16 to Sunday, April 27 at the traditional Fairgrounds of San Carlos, in the Northern Zone of Costa Rica. Over thirteen days, the fair will offer a continuous program of activities blending cattle farming tradition and […]
Costa Rica Completed Its First Participation in a University Cross Country World Championship in Italy 2026
Costa Rica’s Historic Debut at the University World Championship The 2026 University World Cross Country Championship took place on March 14 and 15 in Cassino, Italy, organized by the International University Sports Federation (FISU) and the University of Studies of Cassino and Southern Lazio. It was the first time Costa Rica participated in this event, […]
Breeze Airways Arrives in Costa Rica for the First Time
American airline Breeze Airways has announced that it will launch nonstop flights between Tampa International Airport (TPA) and Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) in San José starting October 3, 2026. This marks Breeze’s first operation in Costa Rica and an entirely new Tampa–San José connection, expanding the company’s presence in Central America and the Caribbean. […]
Costa Rica Will Implement a Special Operation During Holy Week 2026 to Strengthen Anti-Poaching Surveillance
Special Holy Week 2026 Operation The Ministry of Environment and Energy (MINAE) and the National System of Conservation Areas (SINAC) will activate a national control and protection operation during Holy Week, from March 28 to April 5, 2026. The central objective is to prevent environmental crimes such as poaching, illegal extraction, transport, captive possession, and […]
British Airways Strengthens Its Operations Between London and Costa Rica
Starting in October 2026, British Airways will increase its flights between London and Juan Santamaría International Airport from three to five weekly frequencies during the European winter season, which will run through March 2027. According to the airline, flights will operate on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, in a schedule designed to take advantage […]
April 2026 in Costa Rica: Events, Celebrations and Key Dates of the Month
April 2026 will be a dynamic month in Costa Rica, combining religious tradition, historical commemorations, and highly relevant cultural festivals. It is a period that marks the close of the high tourist season while maintaining an intense artistic agenda in the capital and other regions of the country. Holy Week 2026 and National Holidays In […]
Between Incense and the Tropics: A Master Guide to Living Holy Week in Costa Rica 2026
I. The Duality of Holy Week: An Encounter Between Two Worlds In Costa Rica, Holy Week is not simply a date on the liturgical calendar; it is a cultural phenomenon where solemn contemplation collides head-on with the exuberance of high summer. For 2026, the celebration falls within a privileged window of time: from March 29 […]
San José Becomes a Stage for Faith, Tradition, and Cultural Creation This Holy Week
Ministry of Culture and Youth promotes a nationwide program combining art, spirituality, and community National Concert Bands, Teatro Popular Melico Salazar, and the National Theater Workshop bring the celebrations to life San José, March 17, 2026. The streets of downtown San José will once again be filled with devotion, identity, and community gathering during Holy […]
Costa Rica Accelerates STEM Education with a Formula 1-Inspired Programme
Boosting STEM Education in the Classroom The Ministry of Public Education (MEP) announced the strengthening of STEM education in Costa Rica through the STEM Racing Costa Rica programme, an initiative inspired by Formula 1 that aims to bring students closer to scientific and technological careers. The project is part of the MEP’s efforts to modernise […]
