The details on the BMW 2018 Triathlon Series where disclosed today at the BMW agency; considered the most important and prestigious triathlon series in the country the event will have five dates in beautiful locations of the Costa Rican Pacific Coast. With two distances, sprint and standard, the triathlon series will kick off May 13 in Paseo de los Turistas in Puntarenas. “For us it is a gr...

The Eta Aquarid meteor shower which is associated with Halley’s Comet will have its peak activity on May 6 this year, and if you are a fan of astronomy you can go on a hiking tour to Cerro Pelado in Guanacaste, one of the best places to appreciate this phenomenon. The group Senderismo Costa Rica (Hiking Costa Rica) is organizing once again a tour for this date, “Last year we had between 100-1...

Saturday is here and the weather is beautiful in Costa Rica, if you are looking for something to do to get you out of the house on this day there are two gastronomy festivals you’ll want to check out Taste: The Taste “pop-up” gastronomy festival combines food, drinks and music. The event will take place in the parking lot of the Real Intercontinental Hotel in Escazu today, Saturday, April 21, s...

President Luis Guillermo Solis declared “El Camino de Costa Rica” (The trail of Costa Rica), a trail that will allow hikers to traverse the country from the Atlantic to the Pacific Coast, a project of public interest. Through an Executive Decree published earlier this year, the President highlighted the importance of supporting this initiative, which promotes a unique outdoor experience that w...

Pink pigs that appeared in different areas of San Jose, created expectation among fans during the weekend, and the concert has not officially been confirmed, Roger Waters will be offering a concert in Costa Rica November 24 at the National Stadium. The former bass player, singer and songwriter of the band Pink Floyd, confirmed the news through social media. The production company Move Concerts ...

A giant inflatable pink pig surprised people in San Jose, as it appeared above the National Stadium in Costa Rica on Sunday evening. The balloon stayed up for a couple of hours and apparently it is a marketing strategy to generate expectation for a show that will be soon coming to Costa Rica and most likely will take place at the National Stadium. Also, reports from flyers with pink pigs an...

The Jade Museum’s exhibit El Esplendor de los Castillos Medievales Catalanes” (The Splendor of the Catalan Medieval Castles) will be enriched with a special presentation on Friday, April 20 starting at 5 p.m. and through 9 p.m. In this activity visitors will have the opportunity to live a true Medieval experience with the recreation of a market of the era, decoration, recreation of jobs and cha...

If you are a big fan of orchids you can’t miss the National Orchid Expo in its last day this Sunday, April 15. The expo takes place in the underground parking of Paseo Metropoli shopping center in Cartago, where a large variety of national and international orchids will be showcased, close to 3000. 10 orchids association are taking part of this event, where rare flowers can be appreciated an...

Cézanne-Portraits of a Life is the new documentary film part of the program Exhibition on Screen that will be screened at the Magaly movie theater in Barrio La California, on Tuesday, April 24 and Sunday, April 29. Paul Cézanne was a French artist and post-impressionist painter, Portraits of Life is dedicated to his portrait work, “One can’t appreciate 20th century art without understanding the...

The Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week San Jose has become one of the most expected events not just of the fashion industry but of the entertainment world in Costa Rica and the region, this years edition will take place Wednesday May 2 through Saturday, May 5, at its usual venue, the Real Intercontinental Hotel in Escazu. Earlier this year the organization of the MBFWSJ had announced he participation o...

Internationally renowned classical ballet company Bolshoi Ballet will have presentations in Costa Rica May 12 and May 13 at the Melico Salazar Theater in downtown San Jose. Saturday May 12 the show will begin at 8 p.m. while on Sunday, May 13 the presentation is scheduled at 5 p.m. The Bolshoi Ballet is based at the Bolshoi Theater in Moscow, Russia; founded in 1776, it is ne one of world’s ol...

The famous theater show Fuerza Bruta (Brutal Force) will have presentations in Costa Rica in the month of May, at the Palacio de los Deportes in Heredia, the dates have not been announced yet but it is expected to be in the country for at least two weeks. The immersive spectacle has had presentations in 35 countries and 58 cities, this will be the first time in Costa Rica where they will bring ...

The XVI edition of the International Festival of the Arts (FIA) in Costa Rica will officially kick off this Friday, April 6 and will extend through April 15. This year's FIA will once again offer different artistic presentations, music, dance, theater, literature, etc. In total 92 artistic groups (national and international), will bring people closer to culture, art and entertainment. B...

The date has been moved several times, but now finally the first Chuck E. Cheese’s in Costa Rica will open doors this Monday, March 19 at Plaza Bratsi. Heredia. With an investment of $4 million which exceeded the amount originally planned, this first location will be the biggest of the three that are planned to open by 2019 with close to 2000 square meters (21528 square feet) and 60 employees. ...

The Quepos Billfish Cup organized by Marina Pez Vela in Costa Rica will take place this week March 14 through March 17. Here are the details of this event as provided by Marina Pez Vela: “The Quepos Billfish Cup is a three-day billfish team event with top-team honors going to the team that tallies the most billfish points during the tournament. Prizes pay down to third place (first, second, ...

Pole dance combines dance and acrobatics, it requires a lot of strength, coordination, flexibility and ability and besides being very sexy it is also a great exercise. The times when pole dancing was considered vulgar are behind us, and now pole dancing has gained a lot of popularity as a form of fitness, an exercise that will not only help build your muscles and stay fit, but will also do wond...

The second edition of the popular Art City Tour in its 2018 season will take place March 14 under the slogan “Chepe nos une” (Chepe unites us) (Chepe is the way Costa Ricans’ refer to the capital city of San Jose). The free event will begin at 5 p.m. and conclude at 9 p.m. Remember these tours can be done by bus or foot. “ 'Chepe nos une' is a metaphor that honors the dynamic of the city as ...

The musical Chicago had ten presentations last year at the Melico Salazar Theater in Costa Rica, the turn out was a great success and for this reason, Luciernaga Producciones will bring the famous play to the stage again from April 21 through May 6th in a total of twelve shows. “It is gratifying to know that people got interested last year, but it’s also a shame that so many were unable to get...

This March 7, 2018 Starbucks Coffee Company opens the doors to its Visitor Center at Hacienda Alsacia, located on the company’s 600-acre (240 hectare) coffee farm on the slopes of the Poas volcano in Costa Rica. Hacienda Alsacia is a working farm that has served as a global research and development facility for Starbucks since 2013. Now open to the public, visitors will have the chance to experien...

On March 16 at the Cariari Golf Club the Asociación Pro-Hospital Nacional de Niños – Parque de Diversiones(Association Pro-National Children´s Hospital-Amusement Park) is organizing the XIV Golf Tournament to raise funds to buy medical equipment for the benefit of the patients of the intensive care unit and burned unit of the Hospital. The Association hopes to raise enough money to buy a calori...

Students of the United World College (UWC) in Costa Rica will be presenting the rock musical “Rent” at the Eugene O’Neill Theater of the Costa Rican North American Cultural Center. The play will be presented March 21 at 7 p.m. and March 22 at 1 p.m. “Rent” is a rock musical by Jonathan Larson and loosely based on Giacomo Puccini’s La Boheme. It was first seen in a workshop production at the...

If you truly appreciate art, you can’t miss this new film of the program Exhibition on Screen that will have only two screenings, one on Tuesday, March 6 and the second one on Sunday, March 11. David Hockney at the Royal Academy of Arts: A bigger picture 2012 & 82 portraits and one still-life 2016. "David Hockney is Britain’s most popular artist and arguably equally popular around the globe....

The Expomovil 2018, Costa Rica’s main car expo will gather the main car and motorcycle agencies as well as accessory stores and other services in the automotive business. The fair, organized by the Association of Importers of Vehicles and Machinary (AIVEMA) will take place from March 8 through March 18 at the Pedregal Event Center in San Antonio de Belen, Heredia. Agencies will present their...

The sixth edition of the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week (MBFW) San Jose already has its dates set for Wednesday, May 2 through Saturday, May 5 at the Intercontinental Hotel in Escazu. The most important fashion event in the country will once again give national designers and models the opportunity to showcase their talent and take their collections to other international runways. Leonora Jimenez...

Photo Credit: Esteban Chinchilla / FIA 2017 The XVI edition of the International Festival of the Arts (FIA) in Costa Rica will take place April 6 through April 15, and will include a total of 92 artistic groups, 18 participating countries and 162 presentations. Under the slogan “The window to discover art”, the FIA will bring together over 1100 professionals in 7 main sites that include, th...

Over 100 free activities for the entire family will be part of the Amon Cultural Festival that will take place Saturday, March 3 in one of the most historic and emblematic neighborhoods in Costa Rica, Barrio Amon. This is one of the most important urban festivals in San Jose, and this is its third edition. Concerts, art exhibits, dancing shows, video mapping, theater, workshops, tours are just ...

If there is one thing Costa Rica is not short off is bars, there are way too many bars in every single community, but many are targeted to a younger crowd 18-25, generally loud and crowded. When you are 30+ you much rather sit down and enjoy a nice conversation and good food with friends. Luckily, Escazu has a good selection of bars for adults over 30: Oveja Negra: In San Rafael de Escazu...

The Chinese communities around the world prepare to welcome the Chinese New Year or Spring Festival this February 16, which is according to the Chinese calendar the Year of the Earth Dog. In Costa Rica the Chinese community has their own celebrations, one of them which is open to the general public will take place on Saturday, February 17 in San Jose’s Barrio Chino (China Town) from 10 a.m. an...

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...

Another giraffe joined the tower of giraffes at Ponderosa Adventure Park in Liberia, Guanacaste, Costa Rica. “Maira” was the name given to the new member of the Ponderosa family, and she was born January 23, she stood at 1.45 meters (4’7”) in height and is the daughter of Alika a firs time mother and the alpha male Mao. Maira is the 11th giraffe in the park, and there are two others that are...

After two years of not celebrating the carnivals due to different problems with permits, finally the traditional Puntarenas Carnivals are back and they kick off Thursday, February 8th and will continue with different activities through February 18. The Puntarenas Carnivals are a great way to immerse in the culture and life of this beach town. Among the activities that will take place, are, a...

ExpoTur Costa Rica will take place April 25-27, this event is considered the most important tourism travel mart of Costa Rica and the Central America Region, and one of the most relevant in Latin America. This year the event will receive the support of LATAM Airlines in conjunction with the Costa Rica Tourism Institute (ICT) and its organized by the Costa Rican Association of Tourism Profession...

Food Trucks have become a very popular way of taking different gastronomy options to many people, a fun, affordable way to try delicious food. This upcoming February 10 and February 11, another Food Truck Festival will take place at San Jose’s Barrio Chino (China Town), with the participation of 26 food trucks and 15 craft brewery options, live music and great atmosphere. The beautiful wea...

This year’s first date of the Art City Tour will happen February 9 and it is titled “Por amor a chepe” or “For the Love of Chepe” (chepe being the way Costa Rican’s refer to the capital city of San Jose), tours inspired in Valentine’s Day and with the goal of making many fall in love with the city of San Jose. Art City Tours are cultural events that take place every two months and take the publ...

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, ...