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Puerto Limón’s Carnaval 2012

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Puerto Limón’s annual Carnaval kicked off Thursday evening with performances and the crowning of the Carnaval queen.  Based around Columbus Day on Oct. 12, Carnaval is a week long street party featuring carnival rides, street food and culminating in a parade on Oct. 20.

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