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 […]
Capybaras in Costa Rica, from their seizure to their new life in Zoave
On May 22, 2025, a police operation in Orotina, Alajuela, led to one of the most unusual seizures in Costa Rica’s recent history: five capybaras were found inside a vehicle that attempted to evade a checkpoint on the Costanera Sur highway. Alongside the animals, police seized drugs, bladed weapons, and arrested two individuals with criminal […]
What is happening in Bocas del Toro, Panama? And should I be concerned about my trip to Costa Rica?
Bocas del Toro, the vibrant island province of Panama, has recently made headlines due to a series of social unrest that has affected daily life and the tourism industry in the region. For many travelers planning a vacation in Costa Rica or already enjoying their stay, a question naturally arises: should I be concerned about […]
Teatro Nacional de Costa Rica celebra la restauración de la obra Musas I y II
On Tuesday, June 24, the Ministry of Culture and Youth, through the National Theatre of Costa Rica (TNCR), inaugurated the restoration of the emblematic artworks Musas I and II, created by renowned Italian set designer Carlo Ferrario (1833–1907), located on the ceiling of the former men’s cantina on the south side of the first vestibule […]
Costa Rica Skates to the Top of Central American Skateboarding
El pasado 22 de junio, Costa Rica se coronó campeón absoluto del Tercer Campeonato Centroamericano de SOn June 22, Costa Rica claimed the championship title at the Third Central American Skateboarding Tournament, held in Panama City. With a strong performance across all categories, the Costa Rican team reaffirmed its leadership in a sport that continues […]
Japanese Film Festival 2025 Brings Cinematic Magic to Costa Rica.
Del 3 al 7 de julio, San José se convierte en un puente cultural entre Japón y Costa Rica gracias al Festival de Cine Japonés 2025, una celebración que honra los 90 años de relaciones diplomáticas entre ambos países. La cita es en el icónico Cine MaFrom July 3 to 7, San José becomes a […]
The Ministry of Culture and Youth will celebrate the ‘Festival of Music’ throughout the country.
The Ministry of Culture and Youth will celebrate the “Fiesta de la Música” (Music Festival) throughout Costa Rica, with activities in all seven provinces and at various venues in San José. The Popular Melico Salazar Theater, the National Theater of Costa Rica, Central Park, and the National Culture Center will join forces for concerts on […]
