Lorenzo “Lencho Salazar” musician and figure of Costa Rica’s folklore
Lorenzo Salazar Morales, affectionately known as “Lencho Salazar,” was more than just a musician; he was a symbol of Costa Rican folklore and a beloved figure for his unique ability to capture the spirit of the people through music. Born on December 4, 1931, in San Roque de Naranjo, Alajuela, Lencho began his musical journey […]
We feed the generations of the countries that have run down their Oxygen quota
Rubén Centeno started the public transportation company in Amubri, Bribri, Talamanca 35 years ago. He is an Indigenous man from the Bribri community in Costa Rica. Extremely well-spoken. One of his passions is to promote Talamanca and the Bribris. Knowing the necessities and challenges in the community. He wants to promote technology, transportation, organic product […]
Crime and punishment eternal in a corner.
I don’t know her name, and honestly, I’m not sure I’d want to. I don’t really know her story either. Yet, to this day, this is one of the most important photos I feel I’ve ever taken. An elderly woman who for years made one of the doors of the central market her lottery-selling corner. […]
The Spirit of Football in Costa Rica
In Costa Rica as in the rest of Latin America for that matter. Football is at the center of the people’s spirit. Our source of emotions and conversation points for the week. A guide to everyday general discourse. And the perfect “Icebreaker”. We all have our own friends-enemies. People we can not help but tease […]
Friends will be friends.
Por un corto tiempo, este hombre fue un rostro muy recurrente en San José. Siempre estaba con su perro y su gato. Solía pedir dinero y dejar que la gente los acariciara a sus compañeros a cambio. Ambos animales mostraban un gran grado de afecto por el hombre. Recuerdo dos campañas en las redes sociales […]
Solo entre muchos
La Avenida Central siempre me ha llamado la atención. Para mí es el centro del país. El lugar en el que pensamos la mayoría de los ticos cuando decimos “Vamos a San José” es en el corazón de la ciudad. Definitivamente un lugar desordenado. Como una ciudad está llena de olores, ruidos, voces y gente. […]
Extraño a mi esposo.
Extraño a mi esposo. Estuvimos casados durante 72 años. El fue un buen hombre. Tenemos muchos hijos. Me cuidan. Les dimos todo lo que pudimos. Y nunca estoy sola. Pero la casa y las fotos me traen recuerdos todos los días. Evelio era un buen hombre. Gladys Sandí Bermúdez
Talamanca y los Bribris
Mientras trabajaba en Paradise Products Costa Rica uno de mis mayores privilegios fue conocer gente de todo Costa Rica. Comunidades y familias enteras me acogieron en sus casas. Compartiendo conmigo sus ideas, proyectos, problemas y sueños. Esta fue la idea detrás de todos mis esfuerzos. Viajar y ayudar a mi gente a mostrar, vender, mejorar […]
15th of September 2016 felt different.
Costa Rica and Central America got their independence from Spain on the 15th of September 1821. Although Costa Rica did not have to fight to achieve ours. We used to have a very patriotic feeling around the date. And more than celebrating past glories. We’ve focused on celebrating our identity, and current successes and talking […]
Street music is coming back.
Before the pandemic street performances were quite common in the Capital City. Some people have their own place or are in which they performed regularly. Almost becoming part of scenery. With the restrictions, the art, the music, and the sound stopped. But recently I’ve seen more people and music coming back. Still, the feeling is […]