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 […]
Rap Tico Crosses the Atlantic: Nakury and MartinSon Represent Costa Rica at Costa Rica Music Fest Europe
The second edition of the Costa Rica Music Fest Europe will bring the “pura vida” spirit of Costa Rican music to two of Europe’s liveliest cultural capitals: Barcelona and Paris. Confirmed dates are July 5, 2025 at Sala Padró in Cornellà de Llobregat (Barcelona) and July 19, 2025 at Le Hasard Ludique in Paris. A […]
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 […]
Grant Funds from the Department of Sociocultural Management Are Closing Their Application Period in the Coming Days
Grant fund call closes July 18, 2025 The Ministry of Culture and Youth, through the Department of Sociocultural Management (DGS), announces that the application period for the competitive funds — “Puntos de Cultura,” “Becas Taller,” and the Technical Support Service — will close on Friday, July 18, 2025. These supports are designed for projects that […]
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 […]
