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Remembering the 1991 Earthquake • Recordando el Terremoto de 1991

  • Casa de la Cultura Puerto Viejo Costa Rica (map)

25 years have passed since the 7.7 M earthquake shook Costa Rica's Caribbean coast, leaving the landscape transformed and marking an important moment in the affected communities' histories.

Join the Casa de la Cultura Puerto Viejo, the Center of Documentation and Information (CNE), and the Rich Coast Project for a special event commemorating the 1991 earthquake with story sharing by those who bore witness to the day.  

Space is limited. Please confirm your attendance by calling or emailing the Casa de la Cultura at 8885-8918 / casadelaculturapv@gmail.com. A special exhibition of photographs from the time period will be on display at the Casa de la Cultura from April 18-22.

Earlier Event: April 15
Open Archiving Hours
Later Event: April 22
Open Archiving Hours