Advances in Sea Turtle Conservation in Ostional and Tortuguero
Costa Rica is internationally recognized as a leader in biodiversity conservation, and among its extensive natural heritage, sea turtles hold an iconic place. Two locations particularly stand out in these efforts: Ostional, on the Northern Pacific coast, and Tortuguero, on Costa Rica’s Caribbean coast. Both sites not only serve as critical refuges for the nesting […]
Costa Rica and Its Hidden Legacy: Danish Slave Ships from the 18th Century Found off Cahuita
An archaeological discovery off the coast of Cahuita, in the province of Limón, has rewritten part of the history of Costa Rica and the Caribbean. Recent investigations confirmed that the remains of two shipwrecks, long attributed to pirates, actually belong to Danish slave ships from the 18th century. This revelation is not only of great […]
New Species of the Mesoamerican Biological Corridor: Scientific Exploration and Conservation in the 21st Century
The Mesoamerican Biological Corridor (MBC) represents one of the most ambitious and successful ecological conservation initiatives globally. Stretching from southeastern Mexico to Panama, this corridor integrates strategic ecosystems that ensure the biological connectivity of species in one of the most biodiverse regions on the planet. Recent scientific studies have revealed a fascinating fact: despite decades […]
Promoting the Beautification of the Simón Bolívar Urban Nature Park (PANU)
On Wednesday, April 23, 2025, the MCJ, MINAE, and MNCR carried out a technical delineation of the areas of the PANU Simón Bolívar that will undergo a cleaning process during the volunteer days coordinated by SINAC, which will begin on Friday, April 25, and Saturday, April 26. During the visit, MNCR botanist Eduardo Chacón and […]
2025 National Arts Festival Reopens Creation Fund Call for Artists from Limón
The Ministry of Culture and Youth, through the Artistic and Cultural Production Center, invites artists, collectives, and cultural groups from the province of Limón to participate in the call for the Limón Artists Creation Fund. The Ministry of Culture and Youth (MCJ), through the Artistic and Cultural Production Center (CPAC), invites artists, collectives, and cultural […]
Three Young Costa Rican Conductors to Debut with the National Symphony Orchestra
The Benemérita National Symphony Orchestra of Costa Rica will hold two free concerts featuring three young Costa Rican conductors: Alejandro Acuña Moreira, Luissana Padilla Chinchilla, and Cristian González Kharina, as part of the “Young Conductors” program. The Benemérita National Symphony Orchestra of Costa Rica (OSNCR) will hold two free concerts featuring three young Costa Rican […]
Ministry of Culture and Youth Invites You to Enjoy Cultural Activities During Holy Week
This year, the Ministry of Culture and Youth will take part in the solemn events of Holy Week with a program of activities led by the Directorate of Bands, in collaboration with the Teatro Popular Melico Salazar, the National Theater Company, the National Theater of Costa Rica, and the Center for Artistic and Cultural Production. […]
Uber Will Offer Promotional Codes for Attending the Second Official Season Concert of the National Symphony Orchestra
The Ministry of Culture and Youth and the technology platform Uber have established a partnership through which people attending the Second Official Season Concert of the National Symphony Orchestra (OSNCR) can receive up to 25% off rides to and from the National Theatre of Costa Rica (TNCR) on the days of the concerts. San José, […]
Performance “The Forgotten Hero” Commemorates the 169th Anniversary of the Battle of Rivas and the Deed of Juan Santamaría
To commemorate the 169th anniversary of the Battle of Rivas and the heroic act of soldier Juan Santamaría on April 11, 1856, the Juan Santamaría Historical and Cultural Museum (MHCJS), located in Alajuela, will present the performance “The Forgotten Hero,” by the Folkloric and Cultural Association “La Malacrianza.” San José, March 31, 2025. To commemorate […]
National Symphony Orchestra to Perform Under the Baton of Six-Time GRAMMY Winner Giancarlo Guerrero
The National Symphony Orchestra of Costa Rica (OSNCR) will present its second Official Season Concert of 2025 this Friday, April 4, and Sunday, April 6, at the National Theatre of Costa Rica, under the baton of one of the most internationally recognized Costa Ricans in the field of music: Giancarlo Guerrero, multiple GRAMMY Award winner. […]
