Costa Rica inicia el Circuito Nacional de Surf 2026 en Playa Cocles
The 2026 National Surf Circuit officially began at Playa Cocles, in Costa Rica’s Southern Caribbean region, marking the start of a new competitive season for national surfing. The event brings together athletes from multiple divisions, including junior, open, and master categories, reinforcing its role as one of the country’s most important platforms for developing surfing talent. The opening […]
The Banda de Sarchí will represent Costa Rica at the Strawberry Festival in Virginia
The Banda de Sarchí, a Costa Rican musical ensemble from the canton of Sarchí, was selected as the sole representative of Costa Rica at the Strawberry Festival, one of the most recognized cultural events in the state of Virginia, United States, which will hold its 84th edition in 2026. The invitation followed a selection process […]
Smoke-Free Family Sundays Return This February and March with Free Activities
Paseo Colón will once again become a gigantic urban park free of vehicles and pollution. The Municipalidad de San José has officially announced the return of “Domingos Familiares sin Humo” (Smoke-Free Family Sundays), an initiative aimed at promoting healthy lifestyles, sports, and the enjoyment of the capital’s public spaces—completely free of charge. For 2026, the […]
2025 National Culture Awards Recognize Artistic Excellence and Lifetime Achievement
In a press conference held this Thursday, February 12, 2026, at the facilities of the Ministerio de Cultura y Juventud (MCJ), the names of the individuals and collectives who will receive the 2025 National Culture Awards were announced. These awards represent the highest recognition granted by the Costa Rican State to those who have made […]
Major Job Fair to Offer One Thousand Job Openings This February 20
With the aim of boosting the labor market and providing new opportunities to the population, a large-scale job fair has been confirmed, offering 1,000 job openings to Costa Ricans. The event will take place next Friday, February 20, 2026. The official venue for this recruitment event will be the Escazú Sports Complex (Villa Deportiva de […]
Costa Rica promotes the Certification for Sustainable Tourism with a new website
The Costa Rican Tourism Board (ICT) launched a new digital platform for the Certification for Sustainable Tourism (CST) Program, with the aim of facilitating access to sustainability-related information and supporting companies throughout the certification process. This updated tool is part of the institution’s efforts to strengthen Costa Rica’s sustainable tourism model. The new platform is designed as an […]
Costa Rica Launches New National Culture Survey to Update Data on Cultural Habits
After ten years of absence, the country is once again placing its artistic habits and consumption under the microscope. The Ministry of Culture and Youth (MCJ) has officially launched the 2025–2026 National Culture Survey, a large-scale study designed to update the “snapshot” of Costa Ricans’ cultural behavior. This study is considered a vital tool for […]
La Trenza”: A Look at the Interweaving of Memory, Identity, and Territory Arrives in Puntaren
A new artistic proposal that invites reflection on cultural and territorial ties was inaugurated this month at the Casa de la Cultura de Puntarenas Elsie Canessa de Odio. Titled “La Trenza” (The Braid), the photographic exhibition by Mexican artist Malena Díaz explores, through poetic and symbolic images, the connections between identity, collective memory, and cultural […]
Cerro Chirripó Race Returns in February 2026
Considered a demanding and prestigious mountain race, the International Cerro Chirripó Race has officially announced its return for 2026. In its 38th edition, the event promises once again to bring together the top national and international skyrunning athletes in a vertical ascent that challenges the limits of physical endurance. Costa Rica’s most emblematic mountain sporting […]
INA Opens Enrollment for More Than 15 New Courses: Learn About the Offerings and Requirements
The National Learning Institute (INA) announced the opening of a new enrollment process for more than 15 technical and professional training courses at various campuses nationwide. This initiative aims to provide competitive tools to the population in order to facilitate their entry into the labor market or strengthen local entrepreneurship. The offerings for this period […]