Kicking off the holiday activities in Costa Rica, the Russian Circus on Ice can be enjoyed as of today, November 23 in La Sabana, San Jose. Costa Rica is one of the stops of the famous Circus in its tour through Latin America. The last time the Circus presented its show in Costa Rica was 16 years ago, but a lot has changed since an they promise a completely renovated spectacle. “The public...

Primo Entertainment, the production company in charge of bringing the Cirque du Soleil show “Sep7imo Día- No Descansaré” to Costa Rica, officially announced the ticket prices and dates they’ll go on sale. According to the press release, tickets will be available starting at ¢25,000 (approximately US$45.00) and the most expensive location will run ¢100,000 (approximately US$178.6), for the fir...

A total of 73 films, (50 feature films, 20 short films, 1 web series documentary, 1 virtual reality movie and a medium-length film), in 18 different languages from 35 countries and 70 national and 50 international guests will be part of Costa Rica’s International Film Festival 2017 (CRFIC) an event organized as usual by the Film Center (Centro de Cine) and the Ministry of Culture. This is the s...

The small community of Ojochal in Puntarenas is located in the South Pacific, about 30 minutes south from the popular beach town of Dominical and also 30 minutes north from Palmar Norte. The South Pacific of Costa Rica continues to grow in popularity since many tourists try to escape the crowded beaches of Guanacaste, but this is not the only reason, this area is beautiful and has a lot of att...

This Saturday, November 11 at 8 p.m. at the downtown San José, Costa Rica National Theater, U.S. and Costa Rican musicians join together for a delightful and inspiring concert dedicated to friendship between the two countries. Award-winning U.S.-based Medical Musical Group's chorale and symphony will perform together with Costa Rica's Coro Voces de Libertad, directed by Carol Guzmán, and the Un...

Foodie Tours invites gastronomy lovers to experience a sensory experience in different parts of Costa Rica. Whether you are a gourmet or not, these tours will be sure to educate and entertain through visits to restaurants and interactions between chefs and participants to learn about the foods used, their history, and the traditions surrounding the dishes. "We want attendees to learn about and...

The 10th edition of the popular “Perro Cross” event will take place on November 12 at the Oikoumene Camp in Cartago. Perro Cross is a cross-country competition with dogs, which seeks to offer dog owners an open-air activity that they can enjoy with their dogs in a safe area and share with other dog lovers. The event offers three categories, Experts (8 km / 5 miles), Amateur (4 km / 2.5 miles),...

17 of Costa Rica’s best chefs will be preparing delicious dishes during the gastronomy fair Juntos por Costa Rica (Together for Costa Rica) on Friday, November 10 at the Campo Lago Club in Lindora, Santa Ana; all proceeds to benefit those affected by tropical storm Nate. The attending public will be able to visit the stands with different options of food, from vegetarian dishes to deliciously p...

Halloween is a very popular day in the United States, in Costa Rica many years back it was actually common for children to go trick-or-treating in their neighborhoods, but the concern for their safety and the fact that this not a traditional Costa Rican festivity has limited the number of activities organized around this date. There are still, however,  activities that are organized for childre...

The Titanic in Costa Rica was the name of a very popular bar back in the 60’s-70’s shaped like a boat and located close to what is now the Children’s Museum, eventually it shut down and earlier this year it was acquired by the Foundation Ayúdenos para Ayudar (Helps us Help) with the objective of transforming it into a new cultural space. The newly acquired area was entirely remodeled, the inves...

As it had been announced some weeks back the Science Tunnel by German non-profit organization Max Planck Society for the Advancement of Science, will be in exhibit in Costa Rica, and the dates and venue have now been announced. Children and adults alike can enjoy this fun and educational experience from Thursday, November 2 through Sunday, December 10 at the Villa Olímpica in Desamparados. Th...

The Costa Rica Star had announced the reunion concert in Costa Rica of the band Helloween along with Kai Hansen (singer and guitarist) and Michael Kiske (singer), part of their Pumpkins United World Tour which started this October in Mexico. The event will take place this Monday, October 23 at the BN Arena in Hatillo, and is the only stop in Central America. The German band, founded in 1984...

The San José Half Marathon will take place this Sunday, October 22; this is the second edition of the race and will have the participation of close to 2,000 runners. The event includes the individual 21 km category; 21 km relays (two runners, 10.5 km each) and the 5 km category. This year it will also have a recreational 21 km race for up to 500 cyclists, “This is something new we wanted to ...

As The Costa Rica Star had announced back on September 16, Costa Rica will have the privilege of listening to several of the greatest rock hits of the 80’s in the voice of some of the members of the popular bands Toto, Chicago, Kansas and Journey. Tickets are now available for this unique concert that will take place November 19 at 5 p.m. Parque Viva in La Guacima, Alajuela. Kevin Chalfant ...

Cinepolis in Terramall inaugurates today its second movie theater specially designed for children. The “Sala Junior” is a movie theater that incorporates different attractions for young children, these include a playground, slides, balls pool, among other safe areas for kids to enjoy. The idea of these space is that parents can take their kids to the movies without having to worry about them...

As The Costa Rica Star announced last month, music idol Bruno Mars will be performing in Costa Rica December 7th at the National Stadium. Today, production company SD Concerts Costa Rica finally released the information for ticket sales for this highly-expected concert. This show is part of the singer’s 24K Magic World Tour. Ticket sales began this Wednesday, October 18 for American Expre...

The official press conference to announce the performance of Cirque du Soleil in Costa Rica was held yesterday with the presence of Charly Alberti and Zeta Bosio former members of the Argentine rock band Soda Stereo. The show Sép7imo Día – No Descansaré (Seventh Day – I won’t rest) inspired by the music and lives of Soda Stereo will take place at Hacienda Espinal in Alajuela, the same location ...

The Costa Rican National Theater opened its doors to the public October 19,1897 with the presentation of famous opera “Fausto”; this year, this architectural jewel, witness of a wide number of incredible cultural and artistic performances celebrates 120 years with a week full of fun activities. Celebration begins on Tuesday, October 17 with the presentation of the book “Costa Rica National The...

Cirque du Soleil has confirmed through a press release that Costa Rica will be one of the stops where they will be presenting their show Sép7imo Día – No Descansaré (Seventh Day – I won’t rest) inspired by the music and lives of Argentine rock trio Soda Stereo. The show made its debut this 2017 in Argentina and is the first Cirque du Soleil production based on a Latin band; the entertainment co...

For all those that enjoy a good glass of wine, October 12 and 13 the event El Camino del Vino (The Road to Wine) will offer over 300 varieties from 60 different countries. The activity, organized by Florida Wines and Distillate has the goal of promoting the wine culture in Costa Rica, and will have wines from countries known for the quality of this drink as is the case of Chile, Argentina, Urug...

The Limón Carnivals have been rescheduled and now will be celebrated from October 11th through the 22nd, the dates were moved due to the National Emergency that the country is facing as a result of Tropical Storm Nate, the original dates were October 6-15. “Even before the letter arrived from the Ministry of Public Security in which they informed us that the Police could not be present at the ...

Tamarindo, Guancaste is one of Costa Rica’s most visited beach towns, an area that attracts surfers year round and national and foreign tourists that enjoy the many restaurants and attractions the area offers and the beauty of the Tamarindo beach and the many beautiful beaches close by. The Hilltop Adventure Park is just another reason to visit Tamarindo, not that you needed any more, but it o...

Commonly known as lionfish but also called zebrafish, the marine fish of genus Pterois spp is a venomous fish and an invasive species in the Caribbean Sea. They are well known for their ornate beauty, a common species in aquariums, but it represents a problem as it has been described as “one of the most aggressively invasive species on the planet” and it feeds off smaller native species of ecol...

Living in Costa Rica can be fun and full of adventure, but sometimes the stress of work, the traffic jams can quickly get to us too, and that’s when it’s important to remember that this country has many great hotels were you can relax, both in the city and at the beach even if you can only afford to get away for the day. Plenty of hotels offer day passes that are a great solution to get away fo...

Shnit, the Worldwide Shortfilmfestival Playground, is celebrating its 14th edition, and it takes place in 8 cities in four different continents simultaneously, Buenos Aires (Argentina), Bern (Switzerland); El Cairo (Egypt); Capetown (South Africa); Moscow (Russia), Tokyo (Japan), and Bangkok (Thailand) and San José (Costa Rica); this year it will be held from the 18th to the 22nd of October. ...

October usually brings several walks to raise awareness about breast cancer and also raise funds for the treatment of patients that are battling different forms of cancer in Costa Rica; this year is no exception. The first event, “Corre por mí” (Run for Me), will take place this Sunday, October 1st at 6:30 a.m. going out from the National Stadium in La Sabana. This event offers several modalit...

The rumors began last Friday, and although there was no official announcement, the social media quickly went crazy with the rumor: Bruno Mars live in Costa Rica December 7th! Yesterday the production company SD Concerts Costa Rica, finally confirmed the event, which will take place at the National Stadium and is part of the artist’s 24K Magic World Tour, 24K Magic is the name of his last album ...

Travelling is something most of us enjoy, there are many ways of vacationing and sometimes the popular vacation experience just takes you to the most beautiful places in a country but doesn’t allow you to really explore the country’s culture, the way of living, traditions, and needs. Turtle Trax S.A. in Costa Rica offers precisely that, it is a company that organizes rural tourism projects on t...

Tickets to the next concert of the Costa Rica Philharmonic Orchestra “Music in the Movies“, went on sale this Wednesday, September 13. Usually concerts by the Philharmonic Orchestra sell out fast, so if you want to attend make sure to purchase your tickets ahead of time. “Music in the Movies” is offered in two dates, October 21 and 22 and includes the soundtracks for some of the most popular...

Costa Rica celebrates today, September 9, Children’s Day, and there are several options to enjoy this day with loads of fun. Universal Stores is offering discounts on many of their toys, going from 15% to 70%. “We want children to enjoy this day and parents to have the opportunity to find a gift for their children at extraordinary prices. Universal Stores are proud to be part of the familie...

The Costa Rican Wine Expo (ExpoVino) has become a highly expected event, as more and more wine bars and wineries open doors in the country, a large part of the population learn more about the rich culture of wine and learn to appreciate this delicious drink, its wonderful properties and the secrets behind a great wine. The Wine Expo will take place October 18 through October 20, this is the six...

Hotel Rancho Hermanos López, is a unique hotel in Costa Rica that combines comfort, fun and horses. Located in Santa Clara, San Carlos, Alajuela, this is a perfect place for a one-day trip or a fun getaway. The ranch breeds pure-blood Ibero-American and Costa Rican Paso Fino Horses which are the main attraction of visitors. Tropical gardens, privacy, security, pool, wet bar, kids’ playground...

For all those parents of young children living in Costa Rica, here’s something your children may be interested in. The Disney Junior Latin America show “Junior Express” will present its live show in Costa Rica on September 15 (holiday in Costa Rica) at the Coca-Cola Amphitheater in Parque Viva, La Guácima, Alajuela. This is the second time the children’s show makes a presentation in the country...

Costa Rica has the perfect conditions to grow many different types of orchids. This beautiful flower has a special place in the heart of every Costa Rican because one of its species, the "Guaria Morada" (purpe orchid) is the country's national flower. The fifth edition of the Expo Orquidea (Orchid Expo) takes place this weekend in the parking lot tower of the Clínica Bíblica in San José; the ex...

Costa Rica has many beautiful places and wonderful tourist attractions, but certainly downtown San José is usually not considered among them, the traffic, the problems with infrastructure, areas that present security problems, and many times just the erroneous concept that “There is nothing worth doing or seeing in San José” keeps national and foreign tourists away from the capital city. It was...

Das Oktober has become a very expected event in Costa Rica since the tradition began 5 years ago; every year the festival grows in attendance, last year reaching almost 14,000 visitors, and participants, while the quality of the production and organization continues to show a very high level. This year’s edition will take place at the Pedregal Event Center on Saturday, October 7 from noon thro...

The Tamarindo Art Wave Festival 2017 is the result of the hard work and passion of a group of art lovers in this beautiful and inspirational beach town of Costa Rica. A group of artists formed the Tamarindo Arts Foundation, a non-profit, non-government-organization that doesn’t just put together this artistic display but that also plans to create the Tamarindo Arts Academy in the near future. ...

Today, Sunday, August 26 is the final day of the 3-day ExpoKids event at Mutliplaza Oeste in Escazú, a western district of San José. The free event is focused on moms and babies this year, and has information relevant to caregivers and parents of young ones, said the event's Facebook page. Next weekend, from September 1-3, the event will repeat on the eastern side of San José at the Curridab...

If you enjoy exploring every corner of Costa Rica specially those you don’t usually come across in tourism websites, here is an option you might enjoy: Finca Robles Mimosos in Vara de Roble, Cartago is a wildlife sanctuary that brings relaxation to a whole different level. A great area for bird watching, natural trails lodging and restaurant. This private refugee was created in 1998 with the pu...

Tickets to the Fifth Harmony concert in Costa Rica are going on presale tomorrow, Saturday, August 26 at 10 a.m.; with the fan club members getting the first pick. Fifth Harmony will be in concert October 15 at the Coca-Cola Amphitheater in Parque Viva, La Guacima, Alajuela, Costa Rica starting at 8 p.m. as part of their PSA tour in which they are promoting their latest album 7/27 released in 2...