Ministry of Youth and Culture (Ministerio de Cultura y Juventud) Costa Rica
Ministry of Youth and Culture (Ministerio de Cultura y Juventud) Costa Rica
About

The work of the Ministry is divided into the Department of Culture, Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Music, Heritage, Library System, College of Costa Rica, and Youth.

Mission

The Ministry of Culture and Youth is the governing body for national policies in these areas. It is up to the Ministry to promote and preserve cultural plurality and diversity, and facilitate the participation of all social sectors, in the processes of cultural and artistic development, regardless of gender, ethnic group and geographic location; through the opening of spaces and opportunities that promote the revitalization of traditions and cultural manifestations, the enjoyment of cultural goods and services, as well as artistic creation and appreciation in its various manifestations.

Vision

To be an institution with a vision and perspective of the future and with a leading role in the search for processes that promote the creative development of the human being seen as an integral being, with the participation of different local, national and international actors, who in an integral way and strategic, promote a better quality of life for individuals and communities, through proper management and coordination of actions that promote the culture and values ​​of Costa Rican society.

CONTACT

Telephone: (506) 2255 3190
Address: CENAC Building, 3rd and 7th Avenues, 11th and 15th Streets, San José, Costa Rica

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