barrio amon

I have fond memories of El Sotano. Sipping cheap red wine in the darkened room to the tune of an unbelievably talented Scandinavian cello master performing his jazzy craft along with a couple of equally-skilled local musicians. It could well have been 1920. On a more recent occasion I had the pleasure of seeing local punk band Ave Negra play a standout show to a roomful of rowdy fans.

“Today marks the beginning of a dream in which a group of citizens bet on a crazy idea and it’s becoming a reality," said director Federico Cartín.

An Earth Day celebration in Barrio Amón seeks to benefit a recycling initiative on Isla Chira.

Barrio Amón is the place to be this Saturday, with more than 50 cultural activities arranged on six unique routes – including The Tico Times, hosting a photo exhibition. See you this weekend!

Once the window's red curtains open up, the afternoon light spills into the third story of the 100-year-old building. A splash of colors from the yellow-painted...

Café Rojo is cute. The red sign hanging from the iron gate is cute. The one-room dining room is cute. Slatted wood tables out...