An amateur bullfighter remains in serious condition at a hospital in San José after he was flung into the air by a 990-pound bull Sunday night at the close of the annual Zapote festival.
Dozens of animal rights activists gathered during the opening of the Zapote festival, east of San José, to protest against one of the celebration’s main event: Tico-style bullfights.
After killing two riders, Malacrianza morphed into a Costa Rican legend and the bull's story reinvigorated the dwindling popularity of Costa Rican rodeo.
A Costa Rican rodeo is a thrilling blend of tradition, excitement, and skill, where cowboys and bullfighters showcase their talents in front of cheering...
