Vehicle passage along a stretch of San José's Second Avenue will be closed from 2 p.m. Thursday to 5 a.m. Friday for the opening ceremony of the International Arts Festival.

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What not to miss at Costa Rica’s National Arts Festival

Amanda Zúñiga - August 4, 2016

A look at highlights of the upcoming National Arts Festival in the Southern Zone.

Arts and Culture

After ‘FIAsco’ Culture Ministry regroups with National Arts Festival

The Tico Times - February 11, 2016

After a disastrous International Arts Festival last year, Costa Rica's Culture Ministry announced it will regroup with a National Arts Festival.

Arts and Culture

Juan Santamaría Day, a shrimp festival and other happenings in Costa Rica

The Tico Times - April 11, 2014

According to legend, Santamaría lost his life, but he managed to set the fortification on fire, turning the tide of the battle and resulting in Central America’s victory over invading filibusteros. To commemorate the spikey-haired martyr, Costa Ricans celebrate Juan Santamaría Day on April 11.

Arts and Culture

Tico costume designer presents a ‘galactic parade’ to kick off arts festival

The Tico Times - April 5, 2014

The Intergalactic royalty of the future will like ribbons, neon-colored wigs and lots of glitter.

Arts and Culture

Luminarium Dazzles Visitors at Costa Rica’s International Arts Festival

The Tico Times - April 4, 2014

Visitors to La Sabana Park in western San José for the International Arts Festival were advised not to stop at the tents full of...

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