Arts + Entertainment

A year ago, the Mercadito Gastronomico opened its doors to grace our community with an innovative concept: big and small eateries, local craft shops, family play areas, live music, and our most beloved backdrop which is the spectacular ocean view of Manuel Antonio.

Costa Rica's jagged coastline offers the perfect setting for a jungle hideaway. Off the beaten track, perched on the point of Dominicalito, La Parcela's restaurant is a dining destination.

When I enter YOLO, Joxan is crooning a rock 'n' roll song. Daniel is focused, always thinking about time, an inkless pen drawing a line in the wind that his bandmates follow. To the left is Kenneth, his fingers yearning for the strings, sending music through the speaker, making super-inspired sounds shine.

Cuando entro YOLO, Joxan está matizando un rock’n’roll suave con su voz, Daniel concentrado como un consomé siempre pensando en el tiempo, un lapicero sin tinta que dibuja en el viento una línea que siguen sus compañeros de banda.

Four beautiful photos of life underwater by celebrated photographer Brian Moghari.

Luis Posada no es solo un artista; es una fuerza de la naturaleza. Sus vibrantes murales, su risa contagiosa y su desafiante independencia le han ganado la confianza de celebridades, la lealtad de la fauna y el cariño de quienes tuvieron la suerte de conocerlo. Desde una infancia marcada por la violencia política y bocetos secretos trazados al amparo de la noche hasta una vida de colores vibrantes y libertad creativa en Costa Rica, Posada ha convertido cada lucha en una pince

Luis Posada is not just an artist—he’s a force of nature. His vivid murals, infectious laugh, and defiant independence have earned him the trust of celebrities, the loyalty of wildlife, and the love of those lucky enough to know him. From a childhood shaped by political violence and secret sketching under cover of night to a life of bold color and creative freedom in Costa Rica, Posada has turned every struggle into a brushstroke, crafting a life—and legacy—that refuses to be

A thoughtful, joyful, quintessential photo essay on Work as performed by the people of Costa Rica. All photos by Kevin Heslin.

Recently we sat down with  the very talented local muscian Wil Acuña to find out what it’s like playing music for the folks here in Manuel Antonio.