Pura Tinta Fest

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Arts & CultureHeredia

DatesDates TBA · Usually FebruaryCheck locally before booking

Duration1 dayListed event span

Crowd-Public scale varies

Best forPerformance, exhibitionsWith more than two hundred tattoo artists

Language["es"]Currency: CRC

CategoryArts & CultureFestival type

The story

Pura Tinta Fest in Heredia

Pura Tinta Fest, billed as Central America's largest tattoo convention, fills Costa Rica's Convention Center for three days with more than two hundred national and international tattoo artists working live, alongside video game tournaments, cosplay, commercial stalls and a VIP tier, under formal Ministry of Health endorsement for the event's hygiene standards.

Pura Tinta Fest bills itself as the largest tattoo convention in Central America, filling Costa Rica's Convention Center for three days with more than two hundred tattoo artists, both national and international guests, working side by side in a single hall rather than across separate scattered studios.

Your trip starts here

What is special

The part that makes it specific.

The place changes

With more than two hundred tattoo artists working simultaneously under one roof, including internationally recognized names who otherwise require travel to book, this convention offers a scale of live tattooing concentrated in one place that is documented as unmatched in Central America

The mystery stays covered

Its formal Ministry of Health endorsement is a specific, notable credential for an event built around live skin procedures at convention scale, and its layering of video game tournaments and cosplay onto a tattoo convention gives it a broader alternative-culture identity than a typical single-purpose trade show

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

Symbols

Custom

Pura Tinta Fest is documented as a recurring arts-culture festival in the Eventisimus atlas.

Participation

Calendar

Some moments are open to visitors; others belong to local participants. Follow barriers, steward instructions, and local etiquette.

Place memory

Place

The strongest version of the event is the one tied to Heredia, not a generic copy of the same category elsewhere.

The local code

Meaning

With more than two hundred tattoo artists working simultaneously under one roof, including internationally recognized names who otherwise require...

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually February

Getting around

Use Heredia/Convention Center transport around the venue or route first; event-day controls can change normal timing.

What to wear

Comfortable, casual clothing suits a long day on a crowded convention floor; if booking a tattoo session, wear or bring clothing that allows easy access to the area being tattooed.

Safety

Keep valuables light, follow local instructions, and watch how residents use the space before joining in.

Where to stay

Stay near workable transport in Heredia/Convention Center, especially if the event runs late or streets close.

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

["es"] · CRC

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map10.00 N, 84.12 W Open in Google Maps

Heredia/Convention Center, San Jose, Costa Rica

Nearest airportSJO — Juan Santamaría

TransportUse Heredia/Convention Center transport around the venue or route first; event-day controls can change normal timing.

Stay areaStay near workable transport in Heredia/Convention Center, especially if the event runs late or streets close.

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External travel services to turn the plan into a trip — each opens in a new tab.

How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Heredia via local transport.Search routes Find a place to stayStays near Heredia, close enough for the event-day route.Browse stays Find flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for February.Compare fares Festival gearComfortable, casual clothing suits a long day on a crowded convention floor; if booking a tattoo session, wear or bring clothing that allows easy access to the area being tattooed.Shop the kit Check visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Costa Rica and apply online.Check entry rules Travel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Pura Tinta Fest?

Pura Tinta Fest is listed for Past edition: 27 February 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Pura Tinta Fest take place?

The festival is listed in Heredia, Costa Rica. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

One day is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Convention Center

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Listed datesDates TBA · Usually February

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