Miss Universe Costa Rica 2024 is Elena Hidalgo


Elena Hidalgo was crowned Miss Universe Costa Rica 2024 on Tuesday, September 10 at the Centro Internacional de Convenciones ANDE (CIC ANDE) in San Antonio.

The 32-year-old professional model from San José beat 12 other contestants to win the national title. She made history as the first mother to become Miss Universe Costa Rica.

María Alejandra Acosta and Chonta Mullins were named the first and second runners-up, respectively, while Nicole Carboni and Kelly Avila rounded out the Top 5 finalists.

Completing the Top 10 were Alexa Gonzalo, Maria Jose Porras Madrigal, Emily Cascante, Elizabeth Arrieta, and Karol Briceño.

The new Miss Universe Costa Rica received her crown from the reigning Miss Universe, Nicaragua's Sheynnis Palacios, who graced the event as a special guest.

Elena will now prepare to represent Costa Rica at the Miss Universe 2024 pageant, to be held in Mexico this November.

Road to the 73rd Miss Universe:

Photos: Miss Universe Costa Rica / Instagram

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