Spain's cultural center in San José opened in 1992. It works with Costa Rican institutions, groups and artists across every kind of cultural practice, and it names support for new aesthetic directions and for emerging and self-organized artists as part of its purpose.
Its exhibition room measures 46,5 square meters, as printed, and a training and residency space opened in February 2026. Its exhibition listing prints full dates with years, so its shows appear on our exhibitions calendar.
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What it is
Hoy, con más de tres décadas en el país, el CCECR se ha consolidado como un referente para la cultura local y regional
Our translation Today, with more than three decades in the country, the CCECR has become a reference point for local and regional culture
Colaborar con el desarrollo cultural del país a través de la realización conjunta de actividades con instituciones, agrupaciones colectivos y artistas costarricenses, abarcando todo tipo de manifestaciones culturales.
Our translation To support the country's cultural development by holding activities jointly with Costa Rican institutions, groups, collectives and artists, across every kind of cultural expression.
Sala de exposiciones: tiene 46,5 metros cuadrados. En ella presentamos los proyectos expositivos de diversa índole en torno a temáticas transversales a nuestra programación.
Our translation Exhibition hall: 46.5 square meters. In it we present exhibition projects of many kinds around themes that run through our program.
El Centro Cultural de España abrió sus puertas en San José el 12 de febrero de 1992, y lleva más de 30 años al servicio de la cultura en Costa Rica.
Our translation The Spanish Cultural Center opened its doors in San José on 12 February 1992 and has served culture in Costa Rica for more than 30 years.
Este nuevo espacio se inauguró en febrero de 2026. Está destinado a albergar los procesos formativos y de capacitación, así como las residencias artísticas.
Our translation This new space opened in February 2026. It is meant to host training processes and artist residencies.
Dates last found on the organizer's page on October 19, 2026. The status above is worked out in your browser from today's date in Costa Rica. Opening hours, fees and closures aren't part of this listing; check with the venue.
Status needs JavaScriptSeptember 1, 2026 to October 18, 2026
Cómic Tico: entre la identidad y el imaginario
Dates, as the organizer prints them
Desde 01 septiembre 2026 hasta 18 octubre 2026 Cómic Tico: entre la identidad y el imaginario
Our translation From 1 September 2026 to 18 October 2026: Cómic Tico, between identity and the imaginary
Dates last found on the organizer's page on October 19, 2026. The status above is worked out in your browser from today's date in Costa Rica. Opening hours, fees and closures aren't part of this listing; check with the venue.
Status needs JavaScriptAugust 14, 2026 to September 25, 2026
Anclajes y Derivas
Dates, as the organizer prints them
Desde 14 agosto 2026 hasta 25 septiembre 2026 Anclajes y Derivas
Our translation From 14 August 2026 to 25 September 2026: Anchors and Drifts
Dates last found on the organizer's page on October 19, 2026. The status above is worked out in your browser from today's date in Costa Rica. Opening hours, fees and closures aren't part of this listing; check with the venue.
Status needs JavaScriptJune 5, 2026 to August 1, 2026
Mapas Imposibles
Dates, as the organizer prints them
Desde 05 junio 2026 hasta 01 agosto 2026 MAPAS IMPOSIBLES
Our translation From 5 June 2026 to 1 August 2026: Impossible Maps
La exposición reúne en Costa Rica a una nueva generación de artistas guatemaltecos que exploran las grietas, contradicciones e incertidumbres de la región desde las artes visuales, el cine, la poesía, el performance y el arte sonoro.
Our translation The exhibition brings to Costa Rica a new generation of Guatemalan artists who explore the region's cracks, contradictions and uncertainties through visual art, film, poetry, performance and sound art.
Dates last found on the organizer's page on October 19, 2026. The status above is worked out in your browser from today's date in Costa Rica. Opening hours, fees and closures aren't part of this listing; check with the venue.