The Acosta Municipal Band (BMA), one of Costa Rica’s most iconic marching bands, has announced its upcoming international tour to Mexico, where it will represent the country in a series of performances between late November and early December 2025. Their participation will include an extensive repertoire celebrating Costa Rica’s musical identity and a visual presentation inspired by national symbols.

According to directors José Manuel Mora Corrales and Julio César López Zeledón, the delegation will consist of 220 participants, including musicians, dancers, Color Guard members, and support staff. This will be one of the largest and most ambitious tours the group has undertaken in recent years.

A repertoire that combines Costa Rican and Mexican roots

For this tour, the BMA will present a musical program highlighting some of the most representative pieces of Costa Rican folklore and identity. These include:

  • Creole mix, which includes Amores de Laco, Ticas Lindas, Caballito Nicoyano, and Tambito.
  • Swing Pura Vida, featuring Pájaro Catador and Soy Tico.
  • Pájaro Carpintero (Woodpecker), by composer María Mayela Padilla.
  • Ticomex, a piece that blends Costa Rican and Mexican melodies, perfectly symbolizes the intercultural spirit of the tour.

Besides, the schedule of performances will include parades, concerts, and special exhibitions in various Mexican cities, where the band will share its characteristic energetic, disciplined, and deeply Costa Rican style with the public.

A visual identity that celebrates the culture of two nations

As part of the Acosta es de todos tour, the BMA will debut a new uniform that incorporates the purple guard, Costa Rica’s national flower, and a graphic identity inspired by the country’s emblematic fauna, such as the sloth, the tapir, the frog, and the toucan.

Acosta Municipal Band
Acosta Municipal Band
Acosta Municipal Band

The visual proposal also includes elements of Mexican alebrijes, creating a hybrid aesthetic that symbolizes the cultural connection between Costa Rica and Mexico. With this combination, the group seeks to pay tribute to the host nation while reaffirming its Costa Rican identity.

Outstanding track record and institutional support

The Acosta Municipal Band has established a solid track record both within and outside the country. Among its most notable international appearances is its performance at the Rose Bowl Parade in Pasadena, California, in 2019. In addition, it has been one of the most awarded groups at The Light Festival in San José, taking first place in multiple editions thanks to its artistic and technical excellence.

Thanks to the ongoing support of Coopealianza, an organization that has had a cooperation agreement with the band for more than 15 years, the tour to Mexico will be possible. The cooperative has contributed significantly to the artistic development of the BMA through logistical and financial support.

The organization pointed out that its contribution has made it possible to meet needs such as:

  • design and manufacture of uniforms,
  • meals and transportation within the country,
  • purchase of instruments,
  • airline tickets for international tours,
  • and monthly payments to cover operating and management expenses.

With this tour, the Acosta Municipal Band reaffirms its position as Costa Rica’s cultural ambassador, bringing its energy, talent, and Costa Rican essence to international stages and strengthening the artistic ties between two sister nations.

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