Events (40)
On December 1, 1948, President José Figueres Ferrer abolished the armed forces following the end of the civil war that brought him to power. A new national holiday, Costa Ricans celebrate the abolition of the army with a ceremony at the National Museum.
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- Date December 1
- Hour All Day
A national holiday in Costa Rica, Juan Santamaría's Day is held to commemorate the death of the soldier who is officially recognized as the national hero. He is considered so because it is believed that on April 11, 1856 Santamaría single handedly turned back an invasion and in the process…
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- Date April 11
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This fair is a unique opportunity to sample many products from small producers while enjoying cultural activities. This is an excellent fair for a tourist to attend as there are over 180 companies providing samples of a wide variety of products. Some of the products include coffee, jams, dairy, preserves,…
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- Date April
- Hour All Day
A cultural manifestation in Costa Rica’s Guanacaste province, this bull parade, or “tope,” celebrates the importance of the bull throughout the country’s history. The bulls are accompanied by “sabaneros,” Costa Rica’s cowboys wearing their traditional dress, as well as townspeople.
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- Date March
- Hour All Day
The capital of Costa Rica, San José, is the host city of Transitarte, a citywide art festival, which includes live music, a lot of dancing, storytelling, and film screenings. This event is free and open to the public.
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- Date March
- Hour All Day
Celebrated on the second Sunday of March in the town of San Antonio de Escazú, Día Nacional del Boyero (Oxcart Driver’s Day) is one of the most colorful celebrations in Costa Rica. The oxcart has been the national symbol of labor in Costa Rica for generations. At the center of…
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- Date March
- Hour All Day
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- Date 12/6/2810
- Hour 5:00
“Carnaval Nacional” is an annual street festival with live music, costumes, food, fanfare and much more. Costumes, decorations and a parade are just a portion of this exciting event that takes place in Desamparados, which is in the San José province.
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- Date December 27
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Considered part of Costa Rican folklore this horse parade, or tope, celebrates the Day of the Costa Rican Horse Rider, and takes place in the heart of San José. The event showcases a wide variety of different horse breeds donning their best saddles and is widely regarded as the pinnacle…
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- Date December 26
- Hour All Day
The year-end festival guarantees that the old year goes out with a bang. Attendees enjoy festivities held the last week of every year in San José. The celebration includes carnival rides, food stands, games, music and dancing.
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- Date December 25 – January 1
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This top-notch marathon is organized by La Asociación Marathón Internacional Costa Rica with a goal of providing athletes national and international certifications and endorsements. www.marathoncostarica.com
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- Date December 4
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Festival de la Luz is a popular festival that takes place in the city of San José. It includes an evening parade with beautifully lit floats (in which the Costa Rica Tourism Board also provides a signature float) and fireworks. This celebration is typically associated with the year-end holidays. www.festivaldelaluz.cr
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- Date December
- Hour 17:00
The city of San José, with the support of Asociación Boyera Nacional, plays host to this parade and celebration which honors the traditional oxcart and cattle. This event brings together hundreds of cattlemen from all over the country showcasing their wagons and oxen. During the parade, families enjoy typical music…
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- Date November 27
- Hour All Day
This gathering of the Costa Rican tourism industry aims to strengthen the promotion of domestic tourism. Among the participants are tour operators, national parks, hosting companies, car rental agencies and rural tourism representatives.
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- Date October - November
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All Soul’s Day is observed across Latin America. Costa Ricans visit the cemeteries of their loved ones and decorate their graves with flowers. Catholic masses are also held.
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- Date November 2
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La Ruta de Los Conquistadores is Costa Rica’s premier mountain bike race and one of the most difficult athletic events on the planet. The world’s original multi-day fat-tire stage race, La Ruta, is the “Grandfather” that created and inspired this now-worldwide genre. www.adventurerace.com
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- Date November 3-5
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This Caribbean street party takes place the week of Columbus Day and is one of the most famous Costa Rican festivals. Described as a smaller-scale version of Mardi Gras, the celebration includes floats, dancing and extravagant street celebrations commemorating Columbus’s first arrival to Costa Rica.
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- Date October
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Celebrated on October 12th, Día de las Culturas is Columbus Day in Costa Rica. This holiday celebrates the country’s ethnic and cultural diversity.
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- Date Octuber 12
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Independence Day commemorates Costa Rica’s independence from Spanish rule in 1821. This national holiday is marked by students in schools across the country hoisting the national flag, completing parades and putting on performances for the community. On Sept. 14, at exactly 6 p.m, the entire nation joins in the national…
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- Date September 15
- Hour All Day
This Caribbean celebration includes a gala parade in Limón, a range of cultural activities, concerts, conferences and educational forums, traditional games for kids, cultural performances, food and more. The event also includes a number of symbolic activities and civic ceremonies paying tribute to honorees.
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- Date August 31
- Hour All Day
