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Pic of the Day: Skateboarding in San José

With much of the attention focused on the nearby Feria Verde, this skateboarder took advantage of an empty basketball court to break out some moves.

International Go Skateboarding Day is June 21, and you can expect a large celebration in Costa Rica and around the world.

Jacob Spetzler / The Tico Times

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