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HolaLola: Capturing Costa Rica’s essence in art

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You have probably seen Priscilla Aguirre’s art at HolaLola before. It captures the beauty of Costa Rica’s nature and culture in the form of postcards, cups, bags and more. The designs are famous not only in the local community but also among visitors, as they represent different cultural aspects of the country.

Learn more about how Aguirre started and built up the brand:

Say hello to Priscilla Aguirre, the artist behind HolaLola

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