Music Luis Angel Castro Anna, March 29, 2013April 13, 2013 Over the years, Costa Rican culture of art, music and dance has enriched and influenced the lives of its people. It has become an essential fragment of their lifestyle and has inclined a thousand talented spirits to cultivate their gift of music and continue towards making… Continue Reading
Music Festival de la Cultura y el Ambiente Walter Ferguson Anna, March 29, 2013 The culture of Costa Rica is greatly influenced by the Afros that came and inhabited the region in early times. The Afro-Costa Rican alliance is thus witnessed among its culture, art, festivity and most importantly, its music. Several festivals are celebrated all year long that pay tribute to this union… Continue Reading
Galleries Art and Soul Gallery Anna, March 29, 2013April 9, 2013 Run by Tomas and Kristine Ritchie, the renowned Art and Soul Gallery adds another element of surprise for the Costa Ricans, with an intention to celebrate and add more color to the lives of the local people as well as the tourists and the surfers, who like to experience… Continue Reading
Galleries Zwart Art Cafe Anna, March 27, 2013April 9, 2013 Zart Art Cafe is a fun and friendly place for people who love arts. There is a gallery and a studio where paintings on different themes are displayed along with a cafe where visitors can enjoy tasty food. Hours: Mon-Sun 7 am-5 pm Address: The dirt road on the beach, Santa Teresa, Costa… Continue Reading
Galleries Fauna Glass Anna, March 24, 2013April 9, 2013 When it comes to creativity and working for a good social cause, Angel Castellanos is one of the few names that we can take who are doing something for a better Costa Rica. He is the founder of a company named Flora Glass, also known as Fauna Glass that… Continue Reading
Galleries Casem Coop Art Gallery Anna, March 24, 2013 Casem coop, situated at the heart of Monteverde, is a non-profit organization dedicated solely to the purpose of improving the social well-being of the women of the area. The organization has a store and a workshop where locally produced handicrafts such as clothes, handbags, jewelry, decorative wall hangings, ceramics,… Continue Reading
Galleries Monteverde Art House Anna, March 24, 2013 Monteverde art house, which is also a gallery, coffee and shop, is a unique art center of Costa Rica. Its founders started this center as designers, gardeners, and artists and slowly, with only a few resources, turned it into one of the most famous art houses of Costa Rica…. Continue Reading
Music Costa Rican Talent: Debi Nova Anna, March 24, 2013April 13, 2013 Costa Rica is an undeniable heaven for people who share love for music, art and dance. It has come to be known as a locus of musical festivals and events all year long. Along with all the celebrations via its frequent festivities, Costa Rica has also contributed to the world… Continue Reading
Music Costa Rican Talent: Harry Shum Jr. Anna, March 24, 2013April 13, 2013 Costa Rica stands proud when it comes to being home of many musical celebrities. Being a country where music, art and dance are loved and appreciated this much, it comes as no surprise when talents like Harry Shum Jr. (of Glee fame) call Costa Rica their homes. Among the many… Continue Reading
Music Music at its Best Anna, March 24, 2013April 13, 2013 Music is what the surrounds the lives of Ticos in Costa Rica. It’s here, there and everywhere. The Rican calendar gets stormed by musical events all year round. One such amazing event takes place every year in mid-February. This one is known as “The Best Festival”. Organized by the “Best… Continue Reading