| Costa Rica | |
|---|---|
| |
| Participating broadcaster | Teletica Repretel |
| Participation summary | |
| Appearances | 24 |
| First appearance | 1975 |
| Highest placement | 2nd in 1997 |
| External links | |
| Teletica Website Repretel Website | |
Costa Rica and its two OTI member stations Teletica and Repretel debuted in the OTI Festival in 1976 in Acapulco, one year later than most of its Central American neighbours. The first Costa Rican entrant in the song contest was Felix Ángel with a patriotic song called "Patria" (Homeland) which didn't receive a warm reception by the juries and placed 13th, scoring only two points. Since their debut, this country took part in every edition of the event until the last edition, which was held again in Acapulco.[1]
Costa Rica hosted the OTI Contest in 1998 and the venue was the National Theatre of San José. The stage was dark colored with a blue floor. The orchestra zone was in the background.
- ^ Zaldívar, Mario (2006). Costarricenses en la música: conversaciones con protagonistas de la musica popular 1939-1965 (in Spanish). Editorial Universidad de Costa Rica. ISBN 9789968936002.