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Festivals & Local Culture
Experience Costa Rica’s most vibrant festivals and local traditions. Discover national holidays, parades, rodeos, food fairs, and cultural events across the country.


How Not to Be That Gringo in Costa Rica
Meet the iconic gringo in his natural habitat—sunscreened nose, straw hat, and tourist energy at full blast. Bonus: the dog’s in on the joke too. If you know, you know.
4 days ago


Pura Vida in a Plastic Bag: What the Farmers Market Teaches You (Whether You Want It To or Not)
Discover why a trip to the farmers market in Costa Rica is more than just grocery shopping—it’s community, chaos, comedy, and Pura Vida all in one sweaty, mango-scented morning.
6 days ago


Saint Joseph’s Day (March 19): Honoring Costa Rica’s Patron Saint
Saint Joseph’s Day (Día de San José), celebrated annually on March 19, is a significant religious observance in Costa Rica. This day...
Mar 19


March Equinox (March 20): Spring in the Northern Hemisphere, Sunshine in Costa Rica
The March Equinox, occurring on March 20, signals the official start of spring in the Northern Hemisphere, a time when days lengthen and...
Mar 19
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