The Picadillo Route: Costa Rican Flavors Become a Tourism Experience
The Costa Rican Tourism Board (ICT) launched “The Picadillo Route” as part of its strategy to promote traditional cuisine as a travel motivator and a way to diversify the country’s tourism offerings. The initiative consists of a series of content pieces and activities that place picadillo at the center of the experience, connecting visitors with traditional cooks, […]
Costa Rica launches its first all-female symphony orchestra: a milestone for public music
For the first time in the history of the National System of Music Education (SINEM), Costa Rica will have a symphony orchestra made up exclusively of women, a project promoted by the Ministry of Culture and Youth (MCJ) to mark International Women’s Day. A historic project for SINEM The new SINEM Women’s Symphony Orchestra is […]
WordPress AI Tools — The Road to Version 7.0: An Event Shaping the Future of the Open Web
Next Tuesday, March 17, 2026, San José will be the setting for a must-attend tech event for Costa Rica’s digital community: the WordPress AI Tools — The Road to Version 7.0 (English Session) meetup, organized by the WordPress Meetup San José. A night designed to look toward the future of the open web, understand the […]
Stopovers in Mexico: How Is the Recent Wave of Violence Affecting Flights To and From Costa Rica?
For many travelers and tourists, Mexico is the natural bridge connecting Costa Rica with the rest of North America and Europe. However, the recent security events that erupted on February 22, 2026, have generated uncertainty among those with flights scheduled with stopovers in Mexican territory. At People of Costa Rica, we understand that peace of […]
Embassies and delegations from 11 countries gather at the first Curridabat Gastronomic Festival
Diplomatic representations and cultural delegations from 11 countries will participate in the first edition of the Curridabat Gastronomic Festival, a multicultural gathering that will be held on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at Parque de Las Embajadas, in the district of Sánchez (Ayarco Sur). The event, organized by the Municipality of Curridabat, will include tastings of […]
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 […]
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 […]
Transitarte 2026 Now Has Official Dates: April Will Be a Month of Art, Music, and Culture in San José
Francés: The Municipality of San José confirmed this Tuesday the official dates for the next edition of the Transitarte Summer Festival, one of the country’s most emblematic cultural events that transforms the capital’s public spaces into an open stage for art, music, and creativity. According to the official statement, Transitarte 2026 will take place on […]
Facades of CENAC and the Casa del Artista are transformed into urban canvases
As part of an ambitious strategy to reclaim public space and enhance cultural heritage, the Ministry of Culture and Youth has launched the project “Art on Walls.” This initiative will transform the façades of two of the country’s most emblematic cultural centers into platforms for open creativity, integrating contemporary art with the nation’s historical memory. […]
