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Costa Rica’s Fiestas de Zapote get underway in San José

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Costa Rica Festival de Zapote
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As the New Year approaches, many Costa Ricans are heading to the annual festival in Zapote to eat plenty of churros, take a spin on the rides and watch the renowned, controversial bullfights of the end of the year.

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