Mauricio Penagos was born in 1962 and raised in an artists’ family, his love of Costa Rican folk music began at a very early age, interpreting this type of music in school festivals and in different singing contests.

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After a career in business, Mauricio decided to dedicate his mind, body and soul to Costa Rican music, combining his experience in business, administration, marketing and sales with his passion for interpreting, investigating and spreading his love of music.

Costa Rica Folk Music Classic – Pura Vida I & II

In 1999, after listening to Carlos Guzmán’s musical theme “Soy Tico” (I am a Costa Rican), Mauricio began studying the beautiful folk music of Costa Rica. As a result of his investigation, his first compact disk of Costa Rican folk music “Costa Rica Pura Vida” (Pure Costa Rica Life) was brought to the market.

This first ‘Puravida’ CD gives you 15 classic Costa Rican folk songs and features internationally accredited musicians. The CD became a great success in Costa Rica and international demand was also strong so then..

Costa Rica Pura Vida II was born in 2003 and this CD includes interpretations by more than 25 internationally recognized musicians. It also includes diverse typical country rhythms, such as: boleros, calypsos, retahílas and, logically, the rhythm that identifies and represents Costa Rica, the “tambito“, also known as parrandera or punto.

Mauricio has performed in many different places at a national and international level. One of his biggest challenges was performing in front of 65,000 peeople. He represented Costa Rica in the World Song Festival in Puerto Rico with a tambito rhythm song, it was the first time that Costa Rica participated in a festival of this kind yet, Mauricio was awarded the 4th place amongst 22 countries.

Now you can enjoy ‘classic’ Costa Rican folk music in the comfort of your own home when you order the Puravida I and Puravida II Costa Rica Music CDs from WeLoveCostaRica.com

  • Costa Rica ‘Classic’ Folk Music – Puravida I = US$14.95
  • Costa Rica ‘Classic’ Folk Music – Puravida II = US$14.95

*Shipping included all the way from the land of Pura Vida – Costa Rica

These CDs are only US$14.95 while supplies last.

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As soon as your order has been confirmed, your Costa Rica Folk Music Classics will be sent to you from Costa Rica by certified mail. Please allow ten business days for delivery.

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