The husband-and-wife team of Argentinean Fernando Thiel and Chilean Carolina Pizarro, who made Costa Rica their home years ago, use puppets to help audiences refocus on what really matters.
The popular Holalola brand began as artist Priscilla Aguirre's rebellion against trite images of Costa Rica in favor of an offbeat, urban approach, and has become a delight for Costa Ricans and tourists alike.
The Nrmal Festival, held in Mexico annually since 2010, has become an important way for emerging Latin American artists to gain traction. In November, Costa Rica will become the first country outside of Mexico to host this musical phenomenon.
