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Costa Rica will have traditional Zapote bullfights this year

Alejandro Zúñiga -
After they were canceled last year due to the pandemic, one of Costa Rica's most-popular year-end events will occur this December. Costa Rican-style bullfights...
Events

A year ends with no party: The Fiestas de Zapote

The Tico Times -
The Fiestas de Zapote are a holiday tradition for many Ticos.
Costa Rica

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

The Tico Times -
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. 
Events

Costa Rica prepares for 50th anniversary of Fiestas de Zapote

The Tico Times -
In December, Costa Rica will celebrate the 50th anniversary of its iconic Fiestas de Zapote.
Bullfights

Video: ‘Toros a la tica’ at Fiestas de Zapote

Alejandro Zúñiga -
Watch a brief taste of 'toros a la tica,' the iconic (but controversial) Costa Rican tradition.
animal abuse

Tico-style bullfights: some call it animal abuse, others a tradition

L. Arias -
Although killing the bull is not allowed in Costa Rica-style bullfights, animal rights advocates claim bulls are subjected to cruel abuse.
animal abuse

Animal rights activists protest against Tico-style bullfights

L. Arias -
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.
Arts and Culture

Zapote Festivities, Traditional Tope, and other happenings around Costa Rica

Amanda Zúñiga -
A roundup of events taking place Dec. 25 - Jan. 3
Arts and Culture

Can’t-miss events for a truly Costa Rican Christmas

Amanda Zúñiga -
Want to celebrate the holidays like a Tico, but not sure how to start? Here's our primer.
Arts and Culture

PHOTOS: Costa Rica’s National Horse Parade attracts thousands to nation’s capital

L. Arias -
More than 3,000 horse riders gathered punctually at noon on Friday to begin the 3-kilometer course of Costa Rica’s National Horse Parade, or Tope Nacional. It began at Plaza Víquez, just south of San José's central canton.
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