Rawayana tickets for Parque Viva concert, Caribbean groove and trippy pop live under the La Guácima sky

Rawayana at Parque Viva: Caribbean groove, trippy pop and an evening that breathes in the open air

Rawayana is coming to Parque Viva in La Guácima with a concert taking place on 27.06.2026 at 19:00, in a venue that is an important part of the experience. It is a performance by a band that grew out of the Venezuelan alternative scene into one of the most recognizable names in contemporary Latin sound, without giving up its own blend of reggae, funk, pop, Caribbean rhythms and the light psychedelic color that audiences often associate with the expression "trippy pop".

For visitors who have followed Rawayana for years, the concert is an opportunity to hear the band after the international rise brought by the album "¿Quién trae las cornetas?" and the later project "¿Dónde Es El After?". For those who are only just discovering them, this is an entry into a musical world in which bass lines move in a relaxed way, choruses stay in the head, and the rhythm changes without an abrupt break - from a dance pulse to soft, almost sunny sections. Tickets for this event are in demand.

A sound that connects Venezuela, the Caribbean and the global Latin scene

Rawayana was formed in Caracas, and the core of the band consists of Beto Montenegro, Antonio "Tony" Casas, Andrés "Fofo" Story and Alejandro "Abeja" Abeijón. Their music has never been easy to place in a single box. In the same song one can hear guitar pop, reggae swing, funk bass, urban ease and a Caribbean sense of the space between the beats of the rhythm. It is precisely this lack of burden from genres that has made them attractive to audiences who listen to Latin pop, alternative rock, reggae, indie and a more dance-oriented urban sound.

Their earlier favorites such as "High", "Feriado", "Bebé", "Dame un Break" and "Funky Fiesta" showed how the band builds songs that do not depend only on the chorus, but also on texture: a short guitar motif, a warm bass line, a vocal that does not push itself over the arrangement and a rhythm that invites movement without forcing it. In an open amphitheater, such details can come to the fore because Rawayana does not act like a band that wants to cover the audience with noise; their strength is in the pulse and in the way a song can move from a relaxed introduction into collective singing.

An important part of the newer story is the recognition received by the album "¿Quién trae las cornetas?", with which the band won the Grammy for Best Latin Rock or Alternative Album. This further moved Rawayana from the status of a beloved alternative band toward an artist that fills large venues and festivals outside the Latin American circle.

A new phase: "¿Dónde Es El After?" and a concert that comes after a major rise

The current context of this concert is strongly tied to the album "¿Dónde Es El After?", a broadly conceived collection of songs that explores a night out, socializing, late conversations and that question that is often asked among the audience when the music has not yet ended: where the evening continues. The album does not rely on one sound. In it one can hear afrobeats, bachata, dancehall, Latin pop and recognizable Venezuelan traces, but without losing the relaxed Rawayana signature.

Among the songs from the newer phase, "La Noche Que No Había Uber", "Reyimiller", "Se Presta", "Inglés En Miami" and "Si Te Pica Es Porque Eres Tú" stand out in particular. This does not mean that their order for the concert is known in advance, nor should one expect a fixed setlist for every evening. It is more useful to look at the broader picture: Rawayana on this tour has enough new material for fresh concert dramaturgy, but also enough earlier favorites for the audience to get a connection with different periods of the band.

What the audience can expect from the live performance

Rawayana works best live when the concert turns into waves of energy. Some songs call for singing from the audience, some rely on a dance groove, and some leave room for instruments and vocal relaxation. Recordings of their notable performances and sessions show a band that does not stick only to the studio version of a song, but builds a feeling of collective movement: the rhythm remains in the foreground, but the arrangements breathe.

For the audience at Parque Viva, these elements could be especially attractive:

• Genre breadth: a blend of reggae, funk, pop, Caribbean rhythms and alternative Latin sound without sudden stylistic breaks.
• Recognizable choruses: songs such as "Feriado", "High" and "Bebé" already have the status of concert favorites among fans.
• New album energy: material from "¿Dónde Es El After?" brings a more nocturnal, more danceable and more production-diverse framework.
• An audience of different generations: the concert can attract longtime fans, listeners of Latin pop and visitors who love the festival feeling of an open space.

This is not a concert that should be viewed only as a sequence of hits. It is more about a band that builds a mood: the initial entry into the rhythm, then collective singing, followed by sections in which the audience can dance without excessive production tension. Places are disappearing quickly.

Parque Viva as a space for Rawayana

Parque Viva is located in La Guácima de Alajuela, in a wider area that is connected by traffic to the main urban flows of central Costa Rica. The complex is described as a multi-venue space for entertainment, business and cultural events, with several different zones within the same property. For Rawayana's concert, the Anfiteatro Imperial is especially important, an open space designed for concerts and live events.

According to venue data, the Anfiteatro Imperial has a maximum capacity of 18,500 people. It is large enough for a strong collective impression, but also focused enough that the concert does not lose the feeling of closeness. The open format of the amphitheater suits a band that relies on rhythm and warmth, because the audience does not receive only the sound from the stage, but also an evening atmosphere that naturally fits into Rawayana's Caribbean and Latin aesthetic.

Basic information about the venue

• Location: La Guácima de Alajuela, Costa Rica, near Juan Santamaría International Airport.
• Format: an open amphitheater within the larger Parque Viva complex.
• Capacity of Anfiteatro Imperial: up to 18,500 people.
• Parking: Parque Viva lists 3,900 parking spaces for vehicles and motorcycles.
• Food and drink: the venue lists several food areas, including food trucks and concessions.

Arrival, parking and movement around La Guácima

For visitors arriving from other cities or countries, the most useful orientation is the proximity of Juan Santamaría Airport. Parque Viva states that it is located about 18 minutes from the airport and about 10 minutes from one of the important national roads that connects the metropolitan area with Costa Rica's Pacific side. This should not be understood as a guarantee of travel time on the day of the concert, because mass events change the rhythm of traffic. It is better to plan a wider time frame and arrive before the main influx of the audience.

The venue lists four different access points and a protocol with local authorities for events with a large number of visitors. For a concert like this, it is practical to decide in advance how to leave after the performance, because exiting the complex usually takes longer than arriving.

Public and organized transport can be an important option. Parque Viva states that for events with increased flow, bus routes and special solutions are included depending on the event. Visitors who are not familiar with local traffic are advised to check the current venue instructions before departure, especially if they rely on a bus, taxi or app-based transport.

Who this concert is especially interesting for

Rawayana has one of those audiences that cannot be described only by age or musical niche. Longtime fans come because of their connection with songs that followed the band's development from alternative Caribbean pop to international touring level. The broader audience comes because the choruses are accessible, the rhythm is immediately readable, and the concert does not require prior knowledge of the discography in order to be enjoyable. Lovers of reggae, funk and Latin pop get a space in which these genres are not placed mechanically next to one another, but blend into a natural flow.

The moment in the band's career is also especially attractive. Rawayana is no longer only a name recommended to friends as "something different", but a band that has Grammy recognition, major international dates and an album that has expanded its audience. Still, their music retains the feeling of conversation, fun and nocturnal movement, which is important for a concert evening in an open space.

For visitors who travel, this performance can be the central point of a weekend around San José and Alajuela. Parque Viva is far enough from the densest urban core for the concert to have the feeling of an escape from everyday life, but connected enough that arrival does not have to be complicated if planned in time.

How to prepare for the evening

Since this is a concert in an open amphitheater, preparation should be practical. It is worth checking the weather conditions for La Guácima on the day of the event, choosing comfortable footwear and counting on walking from the entrance, parking area or drop-off zone to the audience area. If you are coming in a group, agree on a meeting point before entering, because the mobile network signal and the crowd can make communication more difficult once the venue fills up.

One should not expect every detail of the evening to be known in advance. The exact schedule of accompanying content, possible changes to entrances, entry rules and traffic instructions are best checked immediately before arrival through the venue's communication channels. What is already clear is the main framework: Rawayana performs in a large-capacity concert venue, in the open air, at a moment when the band has enough new and old material for a dynamic performance.

It is worth securing tickets in time. A concert like this gathers fans of the band, listeners of new Latin pop, visitors who follow Grammy-winning artists and those who want an evening with a danceable, but not aggressive sound.

Guácima, Alajuela and brief context for visitors

La Guácima is located in the province of Alajuela, west of the central urban area of San José. For travelers arriving from abroad, the proximity of Juan Santamaría Airport makes orientation simpler than with venues that are farther from the main traffic routes. Still, concert day requires patience: arrival before the crowds, a return plan and realistic expectations about movement after the end.

Parque Viva is an example of a space that is not only a stage, but a complex with food, sanitary zones, parking and traffic solutions for large events. For Rawayana, whose sound carries a feeling of warmth and movement, such a space makes sense: the audience can arrive earlier, remain in the rhythm of the evening and await the concert without the feeling of a closed indoor routine.

A musical evening between hits and the new album

The most interesting part of this performance will be the collision of two Rawayana phases. On one side stand the songs that brought the band a solid fan base and a recognizable style. On the other side is "¿Dónde Es El After?", an album that broadens the story toward new collaborations, late-night themes and more danceable production. In a concert space such as the Anfiteatro Imperial, that contrast can be especially effective: the earlier material gives warmth and collective singing, while the newer songs bring a feeling of currency and movement.

One does not need to look for grand promises for the concert to have a clear appeal. Rawayana is interesting precisely because it builds energy from details: a guitar that remains light, a bass that leads the body, a chorus that opens effortlessly and an audience that recognizes the moment. If the open space of Parque Viva is added to that, the concert has all the prerequisites for an evening in which the most important thing is the rhythm between the stage and the audience. Ticket sales for this event are underway.

Sources:
- RAWAYANA web - the tour schedule with the Parque Viva date and the broader context of the "¿Dónde Es El After?" tour were used.
- Parque Viva - data about the venue, Anfiteatro Imperial, capacity, location, parking, food, sanitary zones and access were used.
- GRAMMY.com - data about the Grammy award for the album "¿Quién trae las cornetas?" and the band's status in the newer international phase were used.
- Apple Music - the description of the album "¿Dónde Es El After?" and the musical context of newer songs were used.
- LOS40 - data about the "¿Dónde es el after? World Tour", the new album, songs and international interest in Rawayana were used.
- NPR Music and COLORS - examples of recent live and session formats were used to describe the concert energy, without any claim about the exact order of songs at Parque Viva.