# Gastronomy and heritage events in San José

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/gastronomy-and-heritage-events-in-san-jos
> Updated: 2026-10-24T05:58:04.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

Local heritage celebrations in San José include the ‘Queso, Papa, Frutilla y Vino, Patrimonio Josefino’ event at Mercado San José. Scheduled for October 3, the event features a cheese competition, culinary demonstrations by various chefs, and musical performances to connect local producers with consumers.

In a separate cultural initiative, the Spanish Gastronomy Festival in Costa Rica highlights Spain’s 15 World Heritage Cities. Organized by the Spanish Embassy and local partners, the festival uses culinary offerings and informative modules in the Escalante neighborhood to showcase Spanish culture and monuments through participating restaurants.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-24: Spanish Heritage Cities featured in Costa Rican Gastronomy Festival

The Spanish Gastronomy Festival in Costa Rica is celebrating 15 Spanish World Heritage Cities through culinary displays and cultural activities in San José.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/spanish-heritage-cities-featured-in-costa-rican-gastronomy-festival

### 2026-09-28: Mercado San José to host heritage gastronomy event

The Mercado San José will host a cultural and gastronomic event this Saturday featuring a cheese competition, culinary demonstrations, and live music to celebrate local heritage.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mercado-san-jos-to-host-heritage-gastronomy-event

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