The 5th edition of the Sustainable Cities International Conference will take place at the Radisson Hotel in San Jose, Costa Rica, May 17 and 18, 2018. The objective of this congress is to promote the design, planning and construction of sustainable buildings. Sustainable lifestyles, resource efficiency, society, finance, mobility, public space, waste, bio economy, inclusive cities and many ...

Production company Primo Entertainment has informed through a press release of the cancellation of the debut show of Cirque du Soleil in Costa Rica “Séptimo Día: No Descansaré” (Seventh Day – I won’t rest) that was scheduled for today, Wednesday, February 14, 2018. The strong winds affecting in the majority of the Costa Rican territory are the cause of the cancellation of the show that was supp...

The art exhibit “Detrás del Portón Rojo: una visión de la erótica en el arte costarricense” (Behind the Red Gate: A Vision of the Erotic in Costa Rican Art”) is showcased at the Costa Rican Art Museum (MAC). This art movement has been present in different ways since the Pre-Columbian era in Costa Rica; the exhibit is centered in the notion of the erotic as a natural reality of the human being, ...

The first edition of Perro Cross Camping will take place March 10 and 11, confirmed the organizers. Perro Cross usually organizes cross-country competitions with dogs, but this time they are inviting dog owners to a fun camping experience in the estate "La Lucha" located in San Cristobal Norte, Desamparados. The idea is that those interested in participating register before March 5, they can...

The 8th edition of the Envision Festival is happening February 22-26, 2018, as usual in the beautiful area of Uvita in Costa Rica’s South Pacific. This festival brings together art, spirituality, yoga, music, dance, live performances, education, and connection with nature. The Envision Festival offers in general experiences for those that envision a better world and celebrates the awakening ...

The Coastal Challenge Costa Rica is one of the most important trail running events in the world which will begin this Sunday, February 11 and extend for 6 days. A total of 110 athletes will be participating in the competition that involves over 236 km (146.60 miles) and takes participants through rivers, mountains and beaches. “The Coastal Challenge is a challenging competition, both physica...

If you haven’t made plans for Valentine’s day yet, you may want to get started, remember that this day most restaurants are packed so getting a reservation will certainly allow your magical evening to go smoothly; if you need some ideas on where to take your loved one this February 14 in Costa Rica, we leave you with 5 great options: Sheraton Hotel: Considering that February 14 falls on a Wedn...

The date for the fourth edition of Le Diner en Blanc – San Jose, Costa Rica will be March 10, 2018, announced the organization of the event this Wednesday, and of course, as it is the style in this type of event, the location will remain a secret. This invitation-only event has now become one of the most expected events by a sector of the population, usually geared towards upper-middle to upper...

Costa Rican model Karina Ramos, former Miss Costa Rica (2014), will be participating for the first time in her career in the New York Fashion Week that takes place February 8-16. Ramos will be modeling the collection of Wilfredo Gerardo, a Latino born and raised in North Hollywood, California who has participated in several occasions in the renown event. Her participation is scheduled for Frid...

The Wine World Festival will have its second edition on March 3 and March 4 at Campo Lago in Lindora, Santa Ana starting at noon and through midnight while on Sunday it will finish at 8 p.m. The participation of several wineries will give attendees a wide variety of options to sample and along with food pairings. Live music, outdoor movie screenings, cooking classes, picnic area, kids area,...

We all need a little adrenaline in our lives, that rush that makes us feel alive, granted there are some people that certainly get addicted to the thrill and are in constant search of new adventures. Costa Rica is certainly a huge playground for thrill seekers, with many options ranging from canopy to white water rafting and waterfall rapelling. The Adventure Park in Miramar, Puntarenas, ...

Some of the best coffee in the world is produced in Costa Rica, and certainly the culture of coffee in this Central American country has transcended through history and this beverage continues to be today one of the favorite of Ticos and people all over the world. Every year there are different events and festivals where coffee takes the center stage, February already has two lined up: Viva...

Italian food is a synonym for comfort food for many, no matter where you are in the world it is always great when you can find a restaurant that serves good Italian dishes. If you are in Costa Rica and perhaps in need of a break from rice & beans, or simply craving Italian food, we leave you with a list of 5 great Italian restaurants in Costa Rica, with these choices you can’t go wrong: L’A...

American singer, songwriter and actress Demi Lovato will be offering a concert in Costa Rica May 1st at Parque Viva, confirmed Backstage Magazine. This will be the second time the famous singer performs in the country, but the first time as the main act, since in 2010 she came as part of The Jonas Brothers concert. Lovato actually fell during one of the songs but recovered quickly, the small ...

For international artists and world-class shows in promotional tours, it makes sense to add a stop in Central America as they head South from performing in North America or vice versa; in the last years the usual stop is the region is Costa Rica, but why? Costa Rica is smaller in area than the majority of Central American countries (with the exception of El Salvador) and the least populated, ye...

A virtual reality game room opened doors in Paseo de las Flores Mall in Heredia ; VR Experiences offers 40 different experiences geared towards a public 4 years-old and up without age limitation, mixed reality experiences are also available. “We present the future through our interactive games; we can take you to the depths of the sea to see jellyfish or be attacked by sharks, or travel to spac...

After the resolution of the Inter-American Court of Human Rights which established that same-sex couples should be recognized and guaranteed all the rights including the right to marriage, a same-sex couple will be celebrating their marriage for the first time in Costa Rica this Saturday, January 20, announced daily La Nacion. The couple is formed by Mario Arias ( Costa Rican) and Robeth Castil...

Tickets to the Andrea Bocelli concert in Costa Rica scheduled for February 22 at the Coca Cola Amphitheater of Parque Viva will go on sale this Monday, January 15, announced production company SD Concerts Costa Rica. Ticket prices range from $92.00 to $570.00; the high prices took many by surprise who immediately shared their opinion and disappointment in social media; the prices per location a...

When you vacation or live in a foreign country part of the experience is about really immersing yourself in the cultural life and traditions of the same. If you are currently in Costa Rica you can enjoy an event that is highly anticipated by Costa Ricans, the “Fiestas de Palmares” or “Palmares Festivities”. Palmares is the name of a community in Alajuela, it is known by the slogan “un pueblo pa...

The Magaly Movie Theater and the Costa Rican-North American Cultural Center begin their 2018 season of Exhibition on Screen several documentary style films that tell the stories of famous painters and that are created in high quality exclusively for movie theaters around the world. This year the works of Edvard Munch (1863-1944) will kick off the season, Exhibition on Screen brought together th...

Residents to the East of San Jose, have a new movie theater since this past December when the Imax Hybrid experience opened doors in Ciudad del Este, Curridabat. With an investment of over $5 million Nova Cinemas opened doors of its third location in Costa Rica and the first hybrid movie theater, which consists on a combination of VIP service and regular seats in the same room. Imax opened ...

Like every year, online magazine International Living offers its Annual Global Retirement Index, this is the 26th edition of this ranking where the top 10 countries to live a healthier and happier life are listed. The ranking is done by a team of International Living contributors who cover five continents, expats that have experienced life in different countries. The list of best places to reti...

"Happy New Year. To happiness. Health. Love. And to the simplicity of beautiful unforgettable nature, life". With this message, Lady Gaga wished her fans a Happy 2018 from Costa Rica. As The Costa Rica Star informed just a few days ago, Lady Gaga arrived to Costa Rica this past December 28 and received the New Year in Guanacaste. Unfortunately no additional information has been leaked in...

The beautiful Guanacaste beaches, the peace of the Costa Rican forests and the amazing weather of this time a year have attracted yet another celebrity that apparently has decided to begin the New Year in Pura Vida style. Lady Gaga arrived to Costa Rica the night of December 28 through the Daniel Oduber International Airport in Liberia, Guanacaste, the information was confirmed to The Costa Ric...

The Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Guanacaste 2017 had its fourth edition this December 28 at Hacienda Pinilla, where more than 50 models worked the runway showing the work of seven national designers. This edition of the MBFWG was unique in the sense that it had the biggest runway that has been set up so far in the country, 18x24 mts (59x78.7 feet), the size of a tennis court and all white sand. ...

British actor Christian Bale, famous for his role as a serial killer in American Psycho and more recently for giving life to Batman in the trilogy of the Dark Knight (Batman Begins, The Dark Knight and The Dark Knight Rises) was spotted with his wife and kids at the Daniel Oduber International Airport in Liberia, Guanacaste. Apparently Bale and his family have decided to spend their end of th...

Schools in Costa Rica take their usual break in December, kids go on vacation depending on the school sometimes just for a month and other times for a little over two months; kids and teens can get bored at home or parents may want to keep them busy, in this case, there are plenty of options for summer classes, of course you can find paid options but there’re also alternatives that are completely ...

Living in Costa Rica actually has a lot of pluses, it’s a beautiful country with an amazing weather, nice people, there’s no army, and you can choose to live in a modern city with all its comforts or a rural town surrounded by nature. But just as any other country, Costa Rica also has problems, living here is not always fun… so what do Costa Ricans' want for Christmas? I certainly can’t speak f...

Several events have been announced already for 2018 in Costa Rica, The Killers concert, the 2018 XKnights , Cirque du Soleil, and the Ocaso Underground Music Festival; but today a new concert has been announced and has filled social media with thumbs up, hearts, and wows, the artist responsible for such reactions is none other than famous tenor Andrea Bocelli. The announcement was made by SD Co...

The Ocaso Underground Music Festival will take place in Tamarindo, Guanacaste from January 4th to the 7th in three different venues with an impressive lineup of house and techno artists. This is the second edition of this event, “Ocaso is a unique, fun and exciting concert, guaranteed to provide a safe respectful and beautiful experience for everyone. Our goal is to establish a cornerstone even...

For the first time, the Copenhagen Institute of Interaction Design (CIID) will teach its prestigious and innovative Summer School platform outside of Denmark. Costa Rica has the privilege to host its courses between April 9th-27th, 2018. The Summer School is focused on participants from both Latin American and from the rest of the world who are willing to learn about innovation and disruptive ...

If you still don’t have plans for this end of the year, there are several places in Costa Rica that are hosting dinners and parties in Costa Rica to welcome the New Year in style. Marriot Hotel: Say goodbye to 2017 Paris style. The beautiful hotel in Belen, Heredia has found the inspiration for its New Year celebration in this glamorous city. The party begins at 7 p.m. and will go on through 2 ...

The streets of San Jose, Costa Rica glittered last night as 14 floats made the delight of thousands that gathered to witness the 22nd edition of the Festival de la Luz (Festival of Light). The winner float was the DEMASA float (company that produces corn based food products); the second place went to the Kolbi float and third place went to the float created by the INS Group (National Insurance ...

The first Jewish settlers arrived to Costa Rica shortly after Christopher Columbus (1502), there was also a number of members of this community that arrived at the end of the XIX century. The Jewsish settlers from Poland and some from Central Europe arrived during the first decades of the XX century. Today, the estimated Jewish population is of approximately 5,000 the majority live in Escazu, San ...

If you are familiar with “El Mercado” (The Market) in Barrio La California, San Jose, a similar concept will be opening doors this December 14 in Barrio Escalante. The main difference is that El Mercado in La California is geared towards young adults who are looking for not just a place to eat but also a fun bar where they can hang out; El Mercado in Barrio Escalante is targeted to families and...

The only thing to complain about is the incredibly ridiculous traffic to get in and out of the venue, but there is little that can be done to solve this, and truthfully the fans didn’t care, it was a small sacrifice to pay to get to watch Bruno Mars perform live in Costa Rica. The National Stadium had all its locations full, this was no surprise since the tickets went like bread out of the ove...

The time is here!! Thousands of Bruno Mars fans will gather this Thursday at the Costa Rica National Stadium for his first concert in the country. The event was practically sold out in just a few days and the production company had to open a few more locations to satisfy the demand; therefore, expect a full house tomorrow. SD Concerts has informed of several things to take into consideration:...

Tickets to The Killers concert in Costa Rica go on sale this December 9th as usual with priority for American Express cardholders. The Las Vegas rock band will be performing in Costa Rica March 15 at the Coca Cola Amphitheater in Parque Viva, La Guácima, Alajuela. Amex cardholders can get their tickets as of this Saturday at 10 a.m. through the online platform boleteria.cr and through Tu...

The beginning of the holiday season was celebrated this weekend with activities in the different provinces, but the epicenter as usual was the city of San José where this Sunday night the traditional Christmas tree was illuminated. A beautiful night with the full moon as a backdrop seemed magical when the Philharmonic Orchestra took the stage in La Sabana Park for a free concert; the Orchestra ...

(Photo Archive) As it had been previously informed, the fourth edition of the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Guanacaste is scheduled to take place December 28 at Hacienda Pinilla. The organization of the summer fashion show has confirmed the 48 models were selected out of a casting that had the participation of 170 models. Seven of the models picked are independent while the rest are part of dif...