San José, Costa Rica, Recognized as One of the Best Cities to Live in Latin America in 2025
San José, the capital of Costa Rica, has been highlighted in recent international evaluations as one of the cities with the best quality of life in the region. Various sources have emphasized improvements in infrastructure, healthcare, education, and security, which have significantly impacted the well-being of its residents. According to The Economist’s Global Liveability Index, […]
Preámbulo Presents Contemporary Latin American Film Festival and “Territorios Paraguay”
The Preámbulo program of the Costa Rican Film Center under the Ministry of Culture and Youth presents a new edition of the Contemporary Latin American Film Festival and Territorios Paraguay. From June 28 to 31, the Gómez Miralles screening room will host a representative selection of Latin American and Paraguayan cinema, featuring titles spanning different […]
Costa Rica Launches Film Channel on Filmin
Costa Rican cinema now has its own platform in Europe. Costa Rica officially launched its channel on the streaming platform Filmin, during the Marché du Film of the Cannes Film Festival, one of the most important audiovisual markets in the world. The channel features a selection of 20 Costa Rican feature films that will be […]
The history of Cartago, first capital of Costa Rica
1. Brief Introduction to Cartago Cartago is one of the oldest and most emblematic cities in Costa Rica, located in the Central Valley at the foot of the majestic Irazú Volcano. Founded in 1563 by the Spanish conquistador Juan Vásquez de Coronado, Cartago is known for its rich history, colonial architecture, and deep cultural legacy. […]
Megafamily Sunday in Cartago: A Day of Fun for Everyone
This May 25, the Municipality of Cartago invites the community to participate in a new edition of Megafamily Sunday, an event designed for families to enjoy a day full of recreational, cultural, and sports activities. A Space of Entertainment for All From 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., the Plaza Mayor of Cartago will transform into […]
National Reading Festival 2025 to Offer Books, Poetry, and a Tribute to Writer Lara Ríos
The Ministry of Culture and Youth, through the Center for Artistic and Cultural Production, is preparing to hold the National Reading Festival (FNL25), a project that year after year reaffirms the commitment to democratic access to culture, collective creation, and the value of the word as a driver of social transformation. It will be held […]
Costa Rica Hosts the World Youth Leadership Forum
Costa Rica is the Central American host of the World Youth Leadership Forum, presenting itself to the world as a regional example, led by the Ministry of Culture and Youth. Costa Rica is the Central American host of the World Youth Leadership Forum, presenting itself to the world as a regional example, led by the […]
Costa Rican Art Museum presents the 5th Edition of the National Visual Arts Salon
Promoting and celebrating Costa Rican artistic talent is the main purpose of the 2025 National Visual Arts Salon (SNAV), an exhibition opening at the Costa Rican Art Museum (MAC), in its fifth edition, this Thursday, May 22, at 7 p.m., at its facilities in La Sabana Metropolitan Park. Promoting and celebrating Costa Rican artistic talent […]
“La Línea” by Luis Thenon Arrives at the Teatro de La Aduana Alberto Cañas
The Ministry of Culture and Youth, through the Teatro Popular Melico Salazar and its artistic program, the National Theatre Company, presents “La Línea”, the first centralized production of the 2025 season. The Ministry of Culture and Youth, through the Teatro Popular Melico Salazar and its artistic program, the National Theatre Company, presents “La Línea”, the […]
San Ramón: Sculptural Ceramics Exhibition Offers “A Journey to the Coasts”
The Olger Villegas Cruz Gallery at the José Figueres Ferrer Cultural and Historical Center, located in San Ramón, is hosting the exhibition “Paisaje Marino” (“Seascape”), a collection by visual artist Lucía Flores León that evokes sensations and images of the sea and coastlines. The Olger Villegas Cruz Gallery at the José Figueres Ferrer Cultural and […]