Teatro Vargas Calvo hosts “Infierno,” winner of the 2024 National Contest of Unpublished Dramaturgy
The Teatro Vargas Calvo, part of the National Theater of Costa Rica (TNCR), is currently showcasing performances of “Infierno” by Ailyn Morera, the winner of the TNCR’s National Contest of Unpublished Dramaturgy. Performances are on Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m., and Sundays at 5:00 p.m., until March 23, 2025. The Teatro Vargas Calvo, part […]
What is happening in Gandoca Manzanillo? What we know so far.
The Gandoca-Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge, located in Costa Rica’s southern Caribbean, has been at the center of a major environmental and political controversy in recent months. What began as local concerns over deforestation has evolved into a national scandal, involving high-profile arrests, judicial investigations, and accusations of corruption within key government institutions. At the heart of […]
International Festival of the Arts (FIA) returns after five years to make the streets of Guanacaste and San Jose vibrate
After five years of waiting, the International Arts Festival (FIA) is back and more vibrant than ever. From November 8 to 17, Guanacaste, in the context of the 200th anniversary of the Annexation of the Party of Nicoya to Costa Rica, will be the main stage for this much-anticipated cultural event, which promises to delight […]
BPM Festival in Guanacaste 5 Days of Electronic and House in January 2025
The BPM Festival is set to take place from January 8 to 12, 2025, in Guanacaste, Costa Rica, featuring performances from ARTBAT, Adriatique, CAMELPHAT, HUGEL, Steve Lawler, and many others. This will be the festival’s fourth edition in the country, now in Playa Avellanas. A second phase of confirmed artists will be announced soon, and […]
Cosplay and conventions
Las convenciones de anime, manga y cómics son eventos regulares en Costa Rica. Desde pequeños eventos en ciudades y provincias hasta eventos a nivel nacional (con tintes cada vez más internacionales). Supongo que la fantasía y la ciencia ficción tienen un poder especial para capturar la imaginación y la devoción de las personas. En América […]
A window to an old shop.
Some years ago the Parque Nacional de Diversiones open a contest for people to go and take photos of the park. For reasons I don’t quite remember I missed the deadline for submitting the photos. Anyway, this photo, in particular, is from a vintage store inside the park preserving the memory of the once ever-present […]
La Negrita de los Ángeles. Costa Rica’s patron saint
The Catholic faith continues to be a transcendental part of Latin America. And in Costa Rica it reaches its maximum fervor every August 2, with the celebration of the day of the Virgin of the Angels. Patron saint of Costa Rica, affectionately known as “la Negrita de the Angels” by the color of its stone […]
Hola y bienvenidos a People of Costa Rica.
Hola mi nombre es Gerardo Venegas. Puedes llamarme Gera porque sé que sacar la “R” suele ser un deporte extremo para los que no hablan español. Quería darte la bienvenida una vez más a este blog. Mi proyecto apasionante… About me. Desde niño fui cautivado por la colección de revistas de Geografía Nacional de mi […]
