The Niagara Falls Lit Up with the Colors of Costa Rica’s Flag
On September 15, 2025, as Costa Rica commemorated its 204th anniversary of independence, one of the world’s most iconic natural landmarks paid tribute in a spectacular way. Niagara Falls, straddling the border between Canada and the United States, lit up in blue, white, and red — the colors of the Costa Rican flag — as […]
Binational Project Advances Conservation of Stone Spheres at World Heritage Site
A team of specialists from Costa Rica and Mexico is currently at the Finca 6 Museum Site in Osa, carrying out a crucial phase in the long-term conservation of the pre-Columbian stone spheres. The work in August 2025 is focused on the restoration of three limestone spheres, a rare variety whose composition makes them especially […]
Free Admission to National Parks This Sunday, August 24: Celebrate National Parks Day
This Sunday, August 24, Costa Ricans and visitors alike will have a unique opportunity: admission to Costa Rica’s National Parks will be completely free. The measure is part of the commemoration of National Parks Day, a date that celebrates the country’s commitment to conservation and the enjoyment of its natural wealth. The free admission is […]
Mascaradas, Cimarronas, and Copleros: The Soul of Costa Rica Awakens in Escazú
Close your eyes for a moment. Listen to the approaching beat of a drum, the lively and strident melody of a cimarrona band, and the laughter sparked by a cleverly recited copla. That is the soundtrack of our deepest identity, and this coming Saturday, August 9th, it will sound louder than ever in the heart […]
Poás Volcano National Park reopens after 4 months closed due to strong volcanic activity.
After more than four months of a preventive closure due to an increase in its eruptive activity, the majestic Poás Volcano National Park welcomed national and international visitors once again this past July 30, 2025. The reopening, announced by the National System of Conservation Areas (SINAC), comes after a notable decrease in the colossus’s activity, […]
El Fauno Fund: Ministry of Culture and Youth will allocate ₡300 million to audiovisual and video game talent in Costa Rica
DEVELOPMENT SECTION Each project will receive ₡6 million colones. The jury notes: “This aims to ensure full execution of funds and to allow greater investment during writing, rewriting, and overall development stages.” Selected projects: The jury stated: “We celebrate that this fund finances development stages so projects can invest in writing, rewriting, script consulting, and […]
From the Homeland by Our Will: The Annexation of Guanacaste
The Annexation of Guanacaste is one of the most significant historical events in Costa Rica’s history, representing the voluntary integration of a region that, at the time, belonged to Nicaragua. This annexation, formalized on July 25, 1824, marked a turning point in the country’s territorial, economic, and cultural configuration. The motto “From the homeland by […]
Afro-tropical August: Limón Hosts the 2025 National Arts Festival
From September 26 to October 5, 2025, Limón and its neighboring cantons will pulse with music, dance, theater, visual arts, and community traditions during the fifteenth edition of the National Arts Festival (FNA2025). Organized by the Ministry of Culture and Youth (MCJ) through the Center for Artistic and Cultural Production (CPAC), this festival decentralizes culture […]
FILCR 2025: Nine Days to Read the World at the Convention Center
From July 19 to 27, 2025, the Costa Rica Convention Center will host the 23rd edition of the Feria Internacional del Libro de Costa Rica (FILCR), organized by the Costa Rican Book Chamber. Admission is free, and the fair has become one of the region’s leading cultural showcases . Cultural and Educational Endorsements FILCR 2025 […]
Ministry of Culture and Youth hosts “Bailongo Thursdays” at Cenac
“Dancing is a natural joy, a joy that I saw in Mexican movies since I was a little boy. Many years ago, in the dance halls, there were platforms, and I would sit for hours and hours watching people dance, and I would say: One day I will dance like all these people! I couldn’t […]