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Costa Rica celebrates Guanacaste Day (Annexation of Nicoya)

The Tico Times - July 25, 2022

Because some of the reasons may be lost in the celebration, we'd like to remind you of some facts surrounding this important Costa Rica...

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Costa Rica has Monday off to celebrate independence

Alejandro Zúñiga - September 13, 2021

Independence Day in Costa Rica is September 15, but many Ticos will celebrate the bicentennial on Monday, September 13.

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Fiestas de Zapote celebrates 50th anniversary with huge crowds on opening night

The Tico Times - December 26, 2019

More than 40,000 festive Ticos attended opening night for the 50th anniversary of the Fiestas de Zapote, Costa Rica's largest end-of-year party.

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Thanksgiving 2017: Where to dine in Costa Rica

The Tico Times - November 22, 2017

Options around the Central Valley - and one on the Pacific coast - for your Thanksgiving dinner.

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Tis the season in Costa Rica to support animal welfare

The Tico Times - December 21, 2015

At a time of year that lends itself to giving something back to those less fortunate, many people find their thoughts turning to four-legged...

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Where to eat Christmas dinner in Costa Rica

Amanda Zúñiga - December 19, 2015

Check out these delicious options for a Christmas dinner out on the town in Costa Rica.

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Costa Rica’s Festival de la Luz to take over San José Saturday

The Tico Times - December 12, 2015

Costa Rica's biggest holiday celebration, the Festival de la Luz, or Festival of Lights, takes place Saturday in San José.

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Costa Rica prepares to celebrate Hanukkah

Amanda Zúñiga - December 5, 2015

The Israeli Zionist Center in San José plans a special ceremony to celebrate Hanukkah.

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San José Children’s Museum lights up

Alberto Font - December 3, 2015

Thousands of Costa Ricans enjoyed the traditional illumination of the Children's Museum Wednesday night when thousands of bulbs lit up the building's facade. The...

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