ICT Signs Agreement with UN Tourism and the Latin American Development Bank
As part of FITUR 2025, a tripartite agreement is established for the development of the Costa Rica Tourism Investment Guide. Friday, January 24, 2025 – Madrid, Spain On Thursday, January 23, during FITUR 2025, the Costa Rican Tourism Board (ICT), UN Tourism, and the Latin American and Caribbean Development Bank (CAF) signed a joint collaboration […]
Images of Costa Rican biodiversity travel through the main cities of Germany for a month
March 6, 2025. Berlin, Germany. People traveling through the German cities of Berlin, Frankfurt, Munich, Hamburg, Düsseldorf, and Cologne this month will come across a fleet of stylish electric taxis decorated with striking images of Costa Rica’s biodiversity on their doors. This initiative is part of the ICT’s promotional efforts and complements the participation of […]
National Symphony Orchestra to Conduct Concert Tour in the Communities of Desamparados, Santa Ana, and Guanacaste
With a musical repertoire including works by Gioachino Rossini, Leroy Anderson, John Williams, Vinicio Meza, and Carlos Guzmán, the Distinguished National Symphony Orchestra of Costa Rica (OSNCR) will hold a tour of six free concerts in the districts of Desamparados and Santa Ana in San José, as well as Nandayure, Hojancha, and Nicoya, in Guanacaste. […]
Exhibition Introspection by Javier Martén | Dr. Rafael Calderón Guardia Museum
Exhibition “Introspection” by Javier Martén explores three-dimensionality. It extracts elements from his paintings, capturing the essence of his works in sculptures, offering a new perspective on his artistic language. Date: February 13, 2025 – March 29, 2025 Time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Place: Rafael Ángel Calderón Guardia Museum Cost: Free of charge Affiliation with […]
Teatro Vargas Calvo hosts “Infierno,” winner of the 2024 National Contest of Unpublished Dramaturgy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is currently showcasing performances of “Infierno” by Ailyn Morera, the winner of the TNCR’s National Contest of Unpublished Dramaturgy.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 […]
