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Costa Rica invites filmmakers from Central America and the Caribbean to international festival

The film festival is one of the main meetings of Central American and Caribbean independent cinema.

‘Caracol Cruzando’ shows emigration from Costa Rica through the eyes of a child

It was featured as part of the PBS Online Film Festival. 

Sofía Quirós directs the first feature film from Costa Rica at Cannes

“Ceniza Negra,” or “Black Ash," tells the story of Selva, a dreamy teenager who lives with her grandfather and her companion in a small Caribbean town.

Costa Rica’s Keylor Navas hits the red carpet at Cannes

Navas appeared along with Costa Rican director Dinga Haines and his wife, Andrea Salas, to present the biopic.

Costa Rican film ‘Güilas’ to premiere Thursday

The film promises a playful, soulful glimpse of Costa Rican childhood.

On Women’s Day, a former First Lady of Costa Rica nears a milestone

The documentary was screened before a sold-out crowd at the GALA Hispanic Theatre in Washington, DC.

Got 10 minutes? Get inspired with one of our faves from the SHNIT Shortfilm Festival

Don't take our word for it: check out a few of our favorite films from the Shnit Shortfilm Festival.

Documentary featuring former Costa Rica first lady premieres in San José

The Costa Rica premiere of a new documentary featuring U.S. citizen and former first lady of Costa Rica Henrietta Boggs takes place Tuesday at 8 p.m. the Cine Magaly in San José.

Disfigured Costa Rican toucan stars in Discovery documentary

A new Discovery Networks documentary tells the story of the Costa Rican toucan whose savagely mutilated beak was replaced with a prosthetic one, and how it inspired a nation to push for better treatment of animals.

Star Wars: ‘The Force Awakens’ in Costa Rica on Thursday

It takes place in a galaxy far, far away but the long wait is finally over. The 7th episode of the Star Wars saga premiered here at 12:01 a.m. Thursday.
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Starbucks Adds Protein Cold Foam Drinks Across Costa Rica

Starbucks is adding a new line of protein-infused cold beverages to its menu in Costa Rica, bringing the chain’s latest regional drink platform to...

Costa Rica’s Route 27 Sinkhole Repair Still Has No Clear Finish Date

Those heading between San José and the Central Pacific will need to keep planning around delays on Route 27, where the permanent repair of...

England Overpowers Costa Rica 3-0 in Orlando Friendly

Costa Rica’s friendly against England began late and ended with a familiar warning for La Sele: there is still a wide gap between Fernando...

Costa Rica Sets National Parks Set Record But One Park Draws Just 26 People

Costa Rica's protected areas drew a record 2,970,516 total visits in 2025, a 13.7% increase over the prior year, according to figures attributed to...