1+ week, 15+ hour ago   (333+ words) What began in 2018 in Barrio Fátima, Cartago as an informal musical gathering reached a national peak eight years later: Sonidero Barrio Fátima has officially won the Album of the Year award from the Association of Composers and Authors of Music…...

1+ week, 19+ hour ago   (556+ words) San José transformed into a vibrant hub of rhythm, color, and culinary tradition as the annual Diáspora Parade returned to the capital’s streets. Forming a core part of the 28th Festival Flores de la Diáspora Africana, the day-long event brought together…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (1034+ words) When historian and genealogist Rafael Cañada Quesada died in Jaén, Spain, in August 2026 at the age of 89, the city lost a man who had spent much of his life researching its families, archives and traditions. Part of that work also…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (1325+ words) A family investigation that began at age ten has grown into an illustrated children’s adventure connecting Spain, Costa Rica and a new generation. Nearly a year ago, The Costa Rica News followed a family story across centuries and continents in…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (290+ words) To speak about the Black community in Costa Rica is to honor a history written with courage, perseverance, and a vibrant culture that defines national identity. As part of the Day of the Black Person and Afro-Costa Rican Culture, community…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (258+ words) Costa Rican musical talent is set to take center stage once again alongside one of urban music’s biggest icons. Following a standout performance earlier this year, the Orquesta Universal de Costa Rica has been officially selected to accompany Puerto Rican…...

2+ week, 18+ hour ago   (158+ words) Italian pop star Eros Ramazzotti has canceled his upcoming concert in Costa Rica. Originally scheduled to perform at the National Stadium in San José on Wednesday, November 18, 2026, the singer has officially pulled the plug on the event following medical advice....

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (110+ words) Ancestral Knowledge Gatherings Highlight Indigenous Worldviews in Costa Rica The Costa Rica News Ancestral Knowledge Gatherings Highlight Indigenous Worldviews in Costa Rica Cultural exchange gatherings across Costa Rica bring together elders and representatives from the Boruca, Cabécar, and Huetar indigenous…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (275+ words) Costa Rica Celebrates Afro-Descendant Culture with the Iconic Grand Gala Parade in Limón The Costa Rica News Costa Rica Celebrates Afro-Descendant Culture with the Iconic Grand Gala Parade in Limón Every August 31st, the Caribbean port city of Limón comes alive…...