Culture & Lifestyle

The National Theater of Costa Rica is celebrating its 129th anniversary this October with an extensive lineup of cultural events, concerts, and public activities. Inaugurated in 1897, the iconic landmark in downtown San José invites locals and visitors alike...

Sebastián Gallucci was not born in Costa Rica, although for the past six years his life has unfolded on the Osa Peninsula. He was born in Toronto, Canada, has Argentine and Italian heritage, and today lives in Uvita de...

Producing in Costa Rica and selling in New York involves high costs and logistical challenges, but it also presents an opportunity for growth. Andrea Kader is committed to strengthening her brand without leaving her roots behind... For an independent brand,...

By Nidia Zúñiga Pérez There has always been something different about Limón. The Caribbean side of Costa Rica has its own character, shaped by its history, its Afro-Costa Rican and Indigenous heritage, the sea, agriculture, food, music and an extraordinary natural...

For James Homan, Costa Rica was never just a tourist destination or a passing experience. It was the place where he learned to navigate public buses, worked as a teacher, connected with families from all walks of life, and...

A photographic exhibition set up in the heart of Costa Rica's capital aims to bring the iconic Casa Batlló by Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí closer to Costa Ricans, as part of activities promoting his artistic legacy 100 years after...

Playa Pelada in Guiones, Nosara, was officially inaugurated as a new accessible beach point—an initiative that combines circular economy and inclusion to help more people enjoy this public space with greater autonomy, safety, and equal opportunities. At Playa Pelada, the...

In this TEDx Pura Vida presentation, held on August 29, 2026, at the National Auditorium in San José, Costa Rica, Bruce Callow explores how artificial intelligence can help older adults transform their memories, emotions, and life experiences into original...

The streets of downtown San José were filled this September 15th with students, music, and patriotic celebration. Students from various educational institutions marched to commemorate 205 years of Costa Rican Independence. In the heart of the capital, young people traveled...

The vibrant sounds of drums and brass echoed along San José’s Central Avenue on Monday morning as 10 local schools stepped out of their classrooms to fill the heart of Costa Rica’s capital with patriotic music and traditional dances...