Fiestas

Activities

Fun and Free Costa Rica Culture: Halloween Masquerade Parades

The Tico Times - October 30, 2022

This Halloween, be a part of Costa Rica’s fun and free costumed tradition — fling yourself into the contagious festivals and parades that flood the streets during Día Nacional de la Mascarada Costarricense.

Fun and free in Costa Rica: Día Nacional del Boyero (The Oxcart Parade)

March 8, 2017

Costa Rica Oxcart Parade: Día Nacional del Boyero

March 8, 2017

Fun and free in Costa Rica: Halloween masquerade parades

October 26, 2016

PHOTOS: Festival de la Luz parades through San José

December 13, 2015

Arts and Culture

PHOTOS: San José Children’s Hospital lights up its giant Christmas tree

Alberto Font - December 4, 2015

This year the tree was decked out with 22,000 lights. Here's a look.

Arts and Culture

Holi Festival of Colors to celebrate Indian diaspora with colored powder

The Tico Times - March 5, 2015

The Costa Rica India Association (CRIA) is hosting its own Holi event in Santa Ana, not just to celebrate love and compassion but also to showcase Indian culture and traditions.

Events

Costa Rica’s capital is ready for holiday celebrations

L. Arias - December 25, 2014

Christmas and year-end celebrations in Costa Rica involve activities all across the country, but some of the most popular events take place in San José.

Arts and Culture

It’s Christmas time in the city

The Tico Times - November 22, 2014

Arts and Culture

Week-long Carnavales de Limón liven up Caribbean

The Tico Times - October 14, 2014

In so many ways, the Caribbean Carnaval is unique, both in Costa Rica and around the world.

Events

Bullfighting Costa Rica-style and a carnival atmosphere at the Fiestas de Zapote

The Tico Times - December 27, 2013

Rides, grilled meat, cotton candy and a Costa Rican rodeo are at the annual fair. The festival in the southeastern San José neighborhood of Zapote runs until Jan. 5.