Q COSTARICA — The Chirripó National Park commemorated its 50th anniversary on August 19 with a cultural event held in the multipurpose hall of San Gerardo de Rivas.
The community was the first to see the official commemorative art collection.
The event unveiled 15 figurative works inspired by the park’s landscape, flora, and fauna. The artists used oil and acrylic on canvas techniques.
Additionally, park ranger and singer-songwriter Carlos Rovira Bolaños presented the song “Chirripó Viejo Amigo,” proposed as the park’s official theme song. Listen to the song here on Youtube.
Nearly 500 people attended the event, including residents, authorities, and special guests. Before the event, students from the Canaan High School and the San Gerardo de Rivas school participated in a guided tour.
Among those attending were pioneers who built the first trail in 1965 and the first park rangers in the protected area. Authorities from SINAC, MINAE, and community representatives also participated.
Likewise, national artists such as Flory Fonseca, Gilberto Ramírez, Milena Elizondo, Óscar Abarca, Carmen Elizondo, and Carlos García showcased their vision of Chirripó through their works.
In this context, the park’s administrator, Enzo Salazar, highlighted the institutional support. “SINAC and MINAE have shown full support for the artistic and cultural initiatives of the anniversary,” he noted.
Now, the “Chirripó is Art” collection will be presented to the public at the National Gallery / Children’s Museum in San José. The exhibition will take place from September 4 to 28, 2025.
The official opening will take place on September 4 at 7:00 p.m., and admission will be free, allowing the public to enjoy this cultural tribute that combines art, nature, and national identity.