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A Costa Rica Christmas in Photos

Alberto Font
By Alberto Font
Costa Rica Christmas and the streets in San José
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Costa Rica Christmas at Parque Central in San José was illuminated December 03
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Costa Rica Christmas at Melico Salazar Theater and the Avenida Segunda in San José were illuminated December 03
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Costa Rica Christmas and the annual lighting of the Christmas tree at the Children's Hospital in downtown San José
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Costa Rica Christmas with Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus do a little jingle at the lighting of the Christmas Tree.
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A boy during a Costa Rica Christmas enjoys the lighting of the Christmas tree at the Children's Hospital
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A Costa Rica Christamas with a boy and his aunt under the Christmas tree at the Children's Hospital
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Thousands of Costa Ricans enjoyed the traditional illumination of the Children's Museum Wednesday night when thousands of light bulbs lit up the building's facade. The activity also featured a Christmas-themed theater performance, music, and dancing.
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Costa Rica Christmas and Festival de la Luz
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Costa Rica Light Festival
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A Costa Rica Christmas nativity scene
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A Costa Rica Christmas with the famous ballet, "The Nutcracker." With the music of P.I. Tchaikovsky, and the performances of both Costa Rican and international high level dancers
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