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 […]
Rap Tico Crosses the Atlantic: Nakury and MartinSon Represent Costa Rica at Costa Rica Music Fest Europe
The second edition of the Costa Rica Music Fest Europe will bring the “pura vida” spirit of Costa Rican music to two of Europe’s liveliest cultural capitals: Barcelona and Paris. Confirmed dates are July 5, 2025 at Sala Padró in Cornellà de Llobregat (Barcelona) and July 19, 2025 at Le Hasard Ludique in Paris. A […]
Grant Funds from the Department of Sociocultural Management Are Closing Their Application Period in the Coming Days
Grant fund call closes July 18, 2025 The Ministry of Culture and Youth, through the Department of Sociocultural Management (DGS), announces that the application period for the competitive funds — “Puntos de Cultura,” “Becas Taller,” and the Technical Support Service — will close on Friday, July 18, 2025. These supports are designed for projects that […]
Understanding the Legal Situation of the Coastal Strip in Costa Rica and the free access to the beaches of Costa Rica
Listen to the podcast version of this article. The maritime-terrestrial zone (zona marítimo-terrestre) is the coastal strip extending from the high-tide line (línea de pleamar) inland for 50 meters. Under Costa Rican law, this zone is part of the public domain, meaning it is inalienable, imprescriptible, and reserved for the collective use of all citizens. […]
Vocal Star Joyce DiDonato to Visit Costa Rica and Perform in a Lyric Gala at the National Theatre Alongside Young Costa Rican Talents
The acclaimed American mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato, winner of multiple Grammy Awards and the 2018 Olivier Award for her distinguished operatic career, will captivate Costa Rican audiences in a performance scheduled for Friday, July 18 at 8 p.m. at the National Theatre of Costa Rica. DiDonato is considered one of today’s most celebrated voices, renowned for […]
