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The best of Palmares Costa Rica Tope Festival in Photos

The annual Palmares Festival kicked off last Thursday at 1 p.m. with the tope (horse parade). Approximately 2,500 riders and horses rode 3 kilometers through the town of Palmares, located in the province of Alajuela. A crowd of thousands lined up the streets under the 30 degree Celsius sun to cheer the most impressive horses. Families and friends brought chairs, ice chests, food, beer (of course), some even brought barbecues..

Horse Show at Palmares Tope Costa Rica
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Horse and Buggy at Palmares Tope Costa Rica
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Horseback riding at Palmares Tope Costa Rica
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Celebrating the Palmares Tope Costa Rica
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Horse Show at the Palmares Tope Costa Rica
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Dancing at the Palmares Tope Costa Rica
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Traditional Dress at the Palmares Tope Costa Rica
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Woker at the Palmares Tope Costa Rica
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Having fun on horseback at the Palmares Tope Costa Rica
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Dressed up for the Palmares TopeCosta Rica
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Horse showcase at the Palmares Tope Costa Rica
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Getting the horses at the Palmares Tope Costa Rica
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Cleaning up after the Palmares Tope  Costa Rica
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