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![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() British house and techno legends Carl Cox and John Digweed take the stage at the National Convention Center on Friday. Photo via Instagram.
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Published on Friday,
January
10,
2025
By the A.M. Costa Rica staff Get ready for an
exciting weekend packed with fun! From
live concerts and captivating plays to
vibrant festivals, cultural
celebrations, and dazzling shows,
there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Have a local event happening in your community? Share the details with us at news@amcostarica.com, we’d love to spread the word!
On Friday
Prepare for an
electrifying night of non-stop techno
beats as British house and techno
legends Carl Cox and John Digweed take
the stage at the National
Convention Center in Heredia
Province. With four hours of high-energy
music, it’s the ultimate experience for
techno lovers. The show starts at 7
p.m., and tickets start at $68. Don’t
miss out, secure your spot now on the Star Ticket
website.
On
Saturday
Don’t miss the thrilling Inter-Branch Youth Soccer Tournament at Rafael Bolaños Stadium in Alajuela Province. Watch the top teams battle it out for the championship title, with talented players ages 7 to 20. The action kicks off at 8 a.m., promising an unforgettable day of sports and excitement. Grab your tickets for just $4 on the Special Ticket website and cheer on the future soccer stars!
On
Sunday
Join American singer Scotty Grand for an unforgettable concert at the stunning Gardens of La Paz, located behind Los Delfines Golf and Country Club in Tambor Beach in Puntarenas. Immerse yourself in a soulful mix of R&B, acoustic, and pop music as Grand takes the stage at 4 p.m. Tickets are just $12 and can be purchased at the venue entrance. Don’t miss this chance to enjoy a relaxing afternoon of live music by the beach!
This weekend Gear up for
an epic adventure at the BPM
Festival, happening at the
breathtaking Avellana and Tamarindo beaches in
Guanacaste Province. Experience a
non-stop celebration of music,
culture, and art, with multiple
stages featuring top international
DJs. The party kicks off at 2
p.m., and convenient shuttle buses
will be available to shuttle you
between Tamarindo and Avellana.
Tickets start at $55, granting you
access to both the daytime
and nighttime festivities. Don’t
wait, secure your tickets now on the Star Ticket
website and get ready to dance
the weekend away! Step right up to the
"Fuentes-Gasca Circus" at the Cable Tica
facilities in Sabana, San José,
for a dazzling show filled with
excitement and wonder! Witness
incredible trapeze artists,
captivating music, lively dance,
talented jugglers, hilarious
clowns, and magical acts that will
leave you amazed. Performances are
held daily at 3 p.m., 5 p.m., and
7 p.m. Tickets are just $6 and can
be purchased at the circus box
office. Bring the whole family for
an unforgettable circus
experience!
Take a thrilling
journey back in time at the Children's Museum in San José with
"Jurassic World Experience." The 26
life-like animatronic dinosaurs in an
immersive Jurassic atmosphere, complete
with exciting games that let kids feel
like true paleontologists. The adventure
begins at 9 a.m. Tickets are just $3 and
can be purchased at the museum box
office. Don’t miss this incredible
opportunity to step into the world of
dinosaurs!
Head to The Lucho Barahona Theater in San José for a hilarious comedy, The Mummy, starring comedian characters Juan Vainas and Chibolo. Inspired by a spooky Halloween tale, the play dives into the fun question: What would you do if you found a sarcophagus buried right in your backyard? Performances are at 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and at 6 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets are just $15 and available at the theater box office. Get ready for laughs and a memorable night out!
Get
ready for laughs at the Triciclo
Theater
in San José with Suegras Bárbaras
(Crazy Mothers-in-Law). This hilarious
comedy follows a couple on vacation
who, thanks to an unexpected twist, find
themselves having
to bring their mother-in-law along for
the ride. Performances are at 8 p.m.
on Friday and Saturday, and at 5 p.m.
on Sunday. Tickets are $20 and
available at the theater box office.
Don’t miss this uproarious play, it's
sure to be a comedy experience you
won’t forget!
A fun-filled day of activities designed just for teenagers at Libertad Park Club in San José. From painting and dance to music, sports, and arts, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Best of all, the event is free and pet-friendly, so you can bring your furry friends along for the fun. The event kicks off at 9 a.m. Don’t miss out on a day of creativity and excitement!
Embark on an unforgettable journey at the Wildlife Rescue Center in Barrio San José, Alajuela. Take a guided tour through the animal sanctuary and wildlife conservation center, where you’ll explore beautiful botanical gardens and meet over 125 species of rescued animals including sloths, monkeys, jaguars, tapirs, birds, and reptiles. These incredible animals cannot be returned to their natural habitat, but they are lovingly cared for at the center. Tickets are $30 for adults and $15 for children, available on the center's website. Don’t miss this chance to connect with nature and support wildlife conservation!
Children's Museum in downtown San José features special activities for kids. The museum opens at 9 a.m. Tickets $3 are available on the museum's website.
Games for
children, playgrounds and pools are
available at Punta
Pirata Beach Club in
Puntarenas City, Puntarenas. Doors open
at 8 a.m. Ticket is $16.
Kalambu Hot Springs Water Park in La Fortuna, Alajuela, offers more than 10 aquatic activities and hot spring pools. The park opens at 10 a.m. Tickets are $8 or $13 including lunch. Free for children under 4 years old.
System of Conservation Areas invites visitors to the Chirripó National Parks in Cartago and Limon, Poás Volcano in Alajuela, Tortuguero in Limon, San Lucas Island in Puntarenas, Irazú Volcano in Cartago and Manuel Antonio Beach in Puntarenas. Make reservations on the organization's website.
Guanacaste Conservation Area invites visitors to both the Santa Rosa and the Horizon Experimental Forest Station in Guanacaste. Tickets are available on the organization's website.
Diquis
Museum in
Palmar Sur, Osa, Puntarenas, offers
walking tours through the
archaeological zone known as Finca
Sitio 6. Tours are from 8 a.m. to 2
p.m. Ticket is $7 and must be paid by
credit or debit card.
Lankester Botanical Gardens, a set of gardens located in Dulce Nombre, Cartago opens at 9 a.m. Ticket is $10 and is available on site.
The Art
Museum in
downtown La Sabana, San José, presents
private collections of Latin American
artists. The museum is open from 9
a.m. to 4 p.m. Ticket is $15.
National
Museum in
downtown San José, presents an
exhibition of Costa Rica's history and
handmade artifacts, including some
more than 12,000 years old, made by
the first peoples of the region.
Museum hours are from 9 a.m. to 4:30
p.m. Ticket is $11.
Gold Museum in downtown San José presents an exhibition of Costa Rican bills and coins since 1850. Also, in the exhibit are the 700 pieces of handcrafted gold made by the first population in Costa Rica. The museum opens at 9 a.m. Ticket is $15.
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