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Costa Rica celebrates Guanacaste Day (Annexation of Nicoya)

Because some of the reasons may be lost in the celebration, we'd like to remind you of some facts surrounding this important Costa Rica...

Costa Rica’s Annexation of Guanacaste Cultural Festival

The 198th anniversary of the Annexation of Guanacaste to Costa Rica will be celebrated with artistic and cultural activities. As part of the celebrations, The...

The Anniversary of Costa Rica’s Annexation of Nicoya in Photos

On Saturday, the people of Costa Rica’s northwestern province of Guanacaste dusted off their cowboy boots and headed out for the annual Annexation of the Partido de Nicoya Festival.

5 things to know about Costa Rica’s Annexation of Nicoya Festival

On Saturday, the people of Costa Rica’s northwestern province of Guanacaste will dust off their cowboy boots and head out for a traditional Tico celebration at the annual Annexation of the Partido de Nicoya Festival.

17 photos from Costa Rica’s Nicoya Annexation Festival

NICOYA, Guanacaste – Thousands gathered here Friday, including President Luis Guillermo Solís, to celebrate the culture of Guanacaste and the 190th anniversary of the annexation of the Partido de Nicoya to Costa Rica.

5 things you should know before Friday’s Annexation of the Partido de Nicoya festival

On Friday, the people of Costa Rica's northwestern province of Guanacaste will dust off their cowboy boots and head out for a traditional Tico celebration at the annual Annexation of the Partido de Nicoya Festival. Held every July 25, the festival commemorates the date that the Partido de Nicoya, today known as Guanacaste, became a part of Costa Rica in 1824. Before you head out for bullfights and meat on a stick here is what you should know about the festival.

Annexation of Guanacaste: Moments of Celebration

Photographic highlights from yesterday's Annexation of Guanacaste festivities in Nicoya.

Grave concerns contrast with lighthearted festivities during Guanacaste Annexation celebrations

Hundreds of protesters joined their voices in a chorus of frustration with the government over social, economic and environmental concerns in Nicoya, Guanacaste.

Annexation of Guanacaste celebration, protesting come around again

On July 25, 1824, Costa Rica’s annexation of Guanacaste became official. In 1848, the territory officially became a Costa Rican province with four cantons: Nicoya, Santa Cruz, Bagaces and Cañas. Today, Guanacaste has 11 cantons.

Nation celebrates Guanacaste’s Annexation

Ticos commemorated the region’s decision to join Costa Rica.

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