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Costa Rica’s Bulls of Zapote in Photos

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Ezequiel Becerra / AFP

December is almost over and that means a new year and a bunch of bulls in Zapote. Check out some of the best shots from this year’s bull run.

The bulls at Costa Rica Festival de Zapote
(Ezequiel Becerra / AFP)
Bull riding at Costa Rica Festival de Zapote
(Ezequiel Becerra/ AFP)
The bulls at Costa Rica Festival de Zapote
(Ezequiel Becerra / AFP)
Costa Rica Festival de Zapote Bulls
(Ezequiel Becerra / AFP)

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