Costa Rica's Holy Week processions are a remarkable display of faith, tradition, and artistry that captivate onlookers regardless of their religious beliefs. These solemn...

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How is Easter Week (Semana Santa) in Costa Rica?

Sarah Jordan - March 25, 2024

One of the busiest weeks of the year is here in Costa Rica, the much anticipated week of Semana Santa. Holy Week is considered...

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Hotel Occupancy in Costa Rica during Easter Week is expected to be around 77%

Ileana Fernandez - March 31, 2022

The Costa Rican Chamber of Hotels reported that hotel occupancy during Easter Week is expected to be around 77%. They also mentioned the average...

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Red Cross responded to 10,000 incidents during Semana Santa

The Tico Times - April 5, 2021

The Costa Rican Red Cross attended to 10,058 incidents during Semana Santa (Easter Holy Week), the organization said in a statement.

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Driving in Costa Rica During Easter Week (Semana Santa)

Tico Times - April 2, 2021

At times a drive to Jacó beach can be like traveling from Los Angeles to San Francisco, California When I lived in my home state...

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Four cantons will enforce dry law during Holy Week

The Tico Times - March 26, 2021

Four of Costa Rica’s 82 municipalities have confirmed that they will prohibit the sale of alcohol during Holy Week.

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No new measures, but respect protocols during Holy Week

Alejandro Zúñiga - March 25, 2021

The National Emergency Commission (CNE) and the Tourism Board (ICT) reiterated a call to citizens to continue following health protocols during the upcoming Semana Santa.

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