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The International Arts Festival returns in 2026.

In 1989, during the administration of President and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Oscar Arias Sánchez, the San José International Theater Festival for Peace held its first edition. In September 1991,

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Photo Stories: Faces of Costa Rica

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Travel & Places: Beyond the Guidebook​

Cartago
March 3, 2026

Between Mists, Ghosts and a Mission to Accompany Tuberculosis Patients. The History of the Durán Sanatorium.

Introduction: Between the Mist and the Silence Climbing the hills toward Volcán Irazú, through the cold mist of the fertile region situated between Tierra Blanca

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Puntarenas
October 4, 2025

Nicuesa Lodge, the majestic Golfo Dulce and the peace of nature.

Listen to the podcast version of this article From August 22nd to the 24th, I had the opportunity to discover a hotel and destination that

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Cultural Agenda

Upcoming events, festivals, and gatherings.

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February
13

Painting a Garden for the Soul

  • Juan Santamaría Historical Cultural Museum

Painting a Garden for the Soul is an exhibition that proposes a...

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February
14

Bookafest 2026 – Book, Art, and Creative Entrepreneurship Fair in Escazú

  • Avenida Escazú, Escazú, San José, Costa Rica

Bookafest 2026 is an annual cultural fair that brings together authors, entrepreneurs,...

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February
12

Children’s and Youth Art Workshop | National Library

  • National Library of Costa Rica

The Ministry of Culture and Youth, through the National Library System, invites...

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January
29

Children’s Workshop “Alina’s Great Adventure” | National Library

  • National Library of Costa Rica

The Ministry of Culture and Youth, through the National Library System, invites...

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February
4

Celebrating Our Traditions: Rezo del Niño (Child Jesus Prayer)

  • Biblioteca Nacional

The Ministry of Culture and Youth, through the National Library System, invites...

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January
30

Celebrating Costa Rican Poetry | National Library

  • National Library

The Ministry of Culture and Youth, through the National Library System, invites...

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February
4

Valentine’s Day Concert | National Library

  • Biblioteca Nacional de Costa Rica

The Ministry of Culture and Youth, through the National Library System, invites...

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January
23

Vacation Workshops – Ice Age! A Freezing Adventure

  • National Museum of Costa Rica

Capacity: 25 participants Aimed at boys and girls ages 5 to 10...

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November
22

K-Festival Gastronomic 2025: Two Days to Eat, Dance and Enjoy Korea in San José

  • National Park, downtown San José
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June
21

Walk through Heredia: history, health, and community in Santa Bárbara

  • Iglesia de Santa Barvara de Heredia

This Saturday, June 21, history, nature, and active life enthusiasts have a...

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Roots & Origins​

Understanding the history that shaped the people.

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Braulio Carrillo Colina : Architecte de l’État Costaricien

1. La Naissance d’une Nation : le Costa Rica au Carrefour Centraméricain L’histoire du Costa Rica moderne ne peut être comprise

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Braulio Carrillo Colina: Architect of the Costa Rican State

1. The Birth of a Nation: Costa Rica at the Central American Crossroads The history of modern Costa Rica cannot

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The Local Beat​

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  • 2026-04-18

“Art in the Park” Festival in Aserrí (2026)
  • 2026-04-17

Children’s and Youth Book Fair 2026 at the Children’s Museum of Costa Rica
  • 2026-04-20

Volcánica, Costa Rica’s first national design festival

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“Art in the Park” Festival in Aserrí (2026)

“Art in the Park” Festival in Aserrí (2026)The “Art in the Park” festival is a cultural initiative organized by La

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