Searching for the Mule Bridge over the RÃo Grande was almost as difficult as trekking through the nature preserve to get there - but finding an important part of Costa Rican history is worth the effort.
In the central Pacific town of Parrita, locals look forward to the festival all year long. In a canton filled with ranches and palm oil plantations, the festival celebrates all things agriculture, which is the region’s primary industry. This year's festivities began Thursday and continue through Feb. 16.
