National Holidays & Special Events

in Costa Rica 2013

It has been said that Costa Rica has more holidays than any other country. Whether true or not, it is safe to say that apart from traditional national holidays, each region celebrates its own holidays and festivals. Here is a list of the most important holidays and events.

 

 

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				1	2 * Día de la CandelariaDía de la Candelaria In honor of the Virgen, celebrated in Puntarenas Just to say that it's Candlemas today - a feast that is truly ancient. In case you missed it, here's my original post on the topic. It's a beautiful and very bright blue day here in the south west. Have a lovely day and light a candle when dusk falls. Blessings.	3
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11 * Mule Parade in ParritaMule Parade in Parrita Costa Ricans and tourists can enjoy once again the National Mule Festival from February 2nd until the 12th in Parrita, Puntarenas, few minutes away from Manuel Antonio. The festival has the support of the Costa Rican Tourism Institute and will be held in the fairground of the Welfare Association of the Canton of Parrita (ASOBIPA). Around 15 years ago started the festival with the purpose of entertaining the farmers during Sundays. According to Melvin Gonzalez, vice-President of ASOBIPA, “this year the National Mule Festival will be made with the purpose of raising funds to build part of the grandstand of the arena that isn’t finished yet”. Costa Rica Explorer Guide invites you to this great opportunity where you can appreciate the natural beauties that surround Parrita, which are a mixture of beaches and mountains. Parrita is the canton #9 of the province of Puntarenas, in the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica, one of the 15 cantons with the greatest growth in the country because of the large number of tourism projects and hotel zones. Fun for everyone Visitors can be actors or viewers of many activities in the festival, such as: horse and mule race, riding competition, tractor rally, horse parade, dance performances, machinery exhibit, food stands, election of Señorita Parrita (Miss Parrita), carousels and bumper cars, among others. You can also admire and buy the beautiful handcrafts of the zone.	12 * Mule Parade in ParritaMule Parade in Parrita Costa Ricans and tourists can enjoy once again the National Mule Festival from February 2nd until the 12th in Parrita, Puntarenas, few minutes away from Manuel Antonio. The festival has the support of the Costa Rican Tourism Institute and will be held in the fairground of the Welfare Association of the Canton of Parrita (ASOBIPA). Around 15 years ago started the festival with the purpose of entertaining the farmers during Sundays. According to Melvin Gonzalez, vice-President of ASOBIPA, “this year the National Mule Festival will be made with the purpose of raising funds to build part of the grandstand of the arena that isn’t finished yet”. Costa Rica Explorer Guide invites you to this great opportunity where you can appreciate the natural beauties that surround Parrita, which are a mixture of beaches and mountains. Parrita is the canton #9 of the province of Puntarenas, in the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica, one of the 15 cantons with the greatest growth in the country because of the large number of tourism projects and hotel zones. Fun for everyone Visitors can be actors or viewers of many activities in the festival, such as: horse and mule race, riding competition, tractor rally, horse parade, dance performances, machinery exhibit, food stands, election of Señorita Parrita (Miss Parrita), carousels and bumper cars, among others. You can also admire and buy the beautiful handcrafts of the zone.	13 * Mule Parade in ParritaMule Parade in Parrita Costa Ricans and tourists can enjoy once again the National Mule Festival from February 2nd until the 12th in Parrita, Puntarenas, few minutes away from Manuel Antonio. The festival has the support of the Costa Rican Tourism Institute and will be held in the fairground of the Welfare Association of the Canton of Parrita (ASOBIPA). Around 15 years ago started the festival with the purpose of entertaining the farmers during Sundays. According to Melvin Gonzalez, vice-President of ASOBIPA, “this year the National Mule Festival will be made with the purpose of raising funds to build part of the grandstand of the arena that isn’t finished yet”. Costa Rica Explorer Guide invites you to this great opportunity where you can appreciate the natural beauties that surround Parrita, which are a mixture of beaches and mountains. Parrita is the canton #9 of the province of Puntarenas, in the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica, one of the 15 cantons with the greatest growth in the country because of the large number of tourism projects and hotel zones. Fun for everyone Visitors can be actors or viewers of many activities in the festival, such as: horse and mule race, riding competition, tractor rally, horse parade, dance performances, machinery exhibit, food stands, election of Señorita Parrita (Miss Parrita), carousels and bumper cars, among others. You can also admire and buy the beautiful handcrafts of the zone.	14 * Mule Parade in ParritaMule Parade in Parrita Costa Ricans and tourists can enjoy once again the National Mule Festival from February 2nd until the 12th in Parrita, Puntarenas, few minutes away from Manuel Antonio. The festival has the support of the Costa Rican Tourism Institute and will be held in the fairground of the Welfare Association of the Canton of Parrita (ASOBIPA). Around 15 years ago started the festival with the purpose of entertaining the farmers during Sundays. According to Melvin Gonzalez, vice-President of ASOBIPA, “this year the National Mule Festival will be made with the purpose of raising funds to build part of the grandstand of the arena that isn’t finished yet”. Costa Rica Explorer Guide invites you to this great opportunity where you can appreciate the natural beauties that surround Parrita, which are a mixture of beaches and mountains. Parrita is the canton #9 of the province of Puntarenas, in the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica, one of the 15 cantons with the greatest growth in the country because of the large number of tourism projects and hotel zones. Fun for everyone Visitors can be actors or viewers of many activities in the festival, such as: horse and mule race, riding competition, tractor rally, horse parade, dance performances, machinery exhibit, food stands, election of Señorita Parrita (Miss Parrita), carousels and bumper cars, among others. You can also admire and buy the beautiful handcrafts of the zone.	15 * Mule Parade in ParritaMule Parade in Parrita Costa Ricans and tourists can enjoy once again the National Mule Festival from February 2nd until the 12th in Parrita, Puntarenas, few minutes away from Manuel Antonio. The festival has the support of the Costa Rican Tourism Institute and will be held in the fairground of the Welfare Association of the Canton of Parrita (ASOBIPA). Around 15 years ago started the festival with the purpose of entertaining the farmers during Sundays. According to Melvin Gonzalez, vice-President of ASOBIPA, “this year the National Mule Festival will be made with the purpose of raising funds to build part of the grandstand of the arena that isn’t finished yet”. Costa Rica Explorer Guide invites you to this great opportunity where you can appreciate the natural beauties that surround Parrita, which are a mixture of beaches and mountains. Parrita is the canton #9 of the province of Puntarenas, in the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica, one of the 15 cantons with the greatest growth in the country because of the large number of tourism projects and hotel zones. Fun for everyone Visitors can be actors or viewers of many activities in the festival, such as: horse and mule race, riding competition, tractor rally, horse parade, dance performances, machinery exhibit, food stands, election of Señorita Parrita (Miss Parrita), carousels and bumper cars, among others. You can also admire and buy the beautiful handcrafts of the zone.	16 * Mule Parade in ParritaMule Parade in Parrita Costa Ricans and tourists can enjoy once again the National Mule Festival from February 2nd until the 12th in Parrita, Puntarenas, few minutes away from Manuel Antonio. The festival has the support of the Costa Rican Tourism Institute and will be held in the fairground of the Welfare Association of the Canton of Parrita (ASOBIPA). Around 15 years ago started the festival with the purpose of entertaining the farmers during Sundays. According to Melvin Gonzalez, vice-President of ASOBIPA, “this year the National Mule Festival will be made with the purpose of raising funds to build part of the grandstand of the arena that isn’t finished yet”. Costa Rica Explorer Guide invites you to this great opportunity where you can appreciate the natural beauties that surround Parrita, which are a mixture of beaches and mountains. Parrita is the canton #9 of the province of Puntarenas, in the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica, one of the 15 cantons with the greatest growth in the country because of the large number of tourism projects and hotel zones. Fun for everyone Visitors can be actors or viewers of many activities in the festival, such as: horse and mule race, riding competition, tractor rally, horse parade, dance performances, machinery exhibit, food stands, election of Señorita Parrita (Miss Parrita), carousels and bumper cars, among others. You can also admire and buy the beautiful handcrafts of the zone.	17 * Mule Parade in ParritaMule Parade in Parrita Costa Ricans and tourists can enjoy once again the National Mule Festival from February 2nd until the 12th in Parrita, Puntarenas, few minutes away from Manuel Antonio. The festival has the support of the Costa Rican Tourism Institute and will be held in the fairground of the Welfare Association of the Canton of Parrita (ASOBIPA). Around 15 years ago started the festival with the purpose of entertaining the farmers during Sundays. According to Melvin Gonzalez, vice-President of ASOBIPA, “this year the National Mule Festival will be made with the purpose of raising funds to build part of the grandstand of the arena that isn’t finished yet”. Costa Rica Explorer Guide invites you to this great opportunity where you can appreciate the natural beauties that surround Parrita, which are a mixture of beaches and mountains. Parrita is the canton #9 of the province of Puntarenas, in the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica, one of the 15 cantons with the greatest growth in the country because of the large number of tourism projects and hotel zones. Fun for everyone Visitors can be actors or viewers of many activities in the festival, such as: horse and mule race, riding competition, tractor rally, horse parade, dance performances, machinery exhibit, food stands, election of Señorita Parrita (Miss Parrita), carousels and bumper cars, among others. You can also admire and buy the beautiful handcrafts of the zone.
18 * Mule Parade in ParritaMule Parade in Parrita Costa Ricans and tourists can enjoy once again the National Mule Festival from February 2nd until the 12th in Parrita, Puntarenas, few minutes away from Manuel Antonio. The festival has the support of the Costa Rican Tourism Institute and will be held in the fairground of the Welfare Association of the Canton of Parrita (ASOBIPA). Around 15 years ago started the festival with the purpose of entertaining the farmers during Sundays. According to Melvin Gonzalez, vice-President of ASOBIPA, “this year the National Mule Festival will be made with the purpose of raising funds to build part of the grandstand of the arena that isn’t finished yet”. Costa Rica Explorer Guide invites you to this great opportunity where you can appreciate the natural beauties that surround Parrita, which are a mixture of beaches and mountains. Parrita is the canton #9 of the province of Puntarenas, in the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica, one of the 15 cantons with the greatest growth in the country because of the large number of tourism projects and hotel zones. Fun for everyone Visitors can be actors or viewers of many activities in the festival, such as: horse and mule race, riding competition, tractor rally, horse parade, dance performances, machinery exhibit, food stands, election of Señorita Parrita (Miss Parrita), carousels and bumper cars, among others. You can also admire and buy the beautiful handcrafts of the zone.	19 * Mule Parade in ParritaMule Parade in Parrita Costa Ricans and tourists can enjoy once again the National Mule Festival from February 2nd until the 12th in Parrita, Puntarenas, few minutes away from Manuel Antonio. The festival has the support of the Costa Rican Tourism Institute and will be held in the fairground of the Welfare Association of the Canton of Parrita (ASOBIPA). Around 15 years ago started the festival with the purpose of entertaining the farmers during Sundays. According to Melvin Gonzalez, vice-President of ASOBIPA, “this year the National Mule Festival will be made with the purpose of raising funds to build part of the grandstand of the arena that isn’t finished yet”. Costa Rica Explorer Guide invites you to this great opportunity where you can appreciate the natural beauties that surround Parrita, which are a mixture of beaches and mountains. Parrita is the canton #9 of the province of Puntarenas, in the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica, one of the 15 cantons with the greatest growth in the country because of the large number of tourism projects and hotel zones. Fun for everyone Visitors can be actors or viewers of many activities in the festival, such as: horse and mule race, riding competition, tractor rally, horse parade, dance performances, machinery exhibit, food stands, election of Señorita Parrita (Miss Parrita), carousels and bumper cars, among others. You can also admire and buy the beautiful handcrafts of the zone.	20 * Mule Parade in ParritaMule Parade in Parrita Costa Ricans and tourists can enjoy once again the National Mule Festival from February 2nd until the 12th in Parrita, Puntarenas, few minutes away from Manuel Antonio. The festival has the support of the Costa Rican Tourism Institute and will be held in the fairground of the Welfare Association of the Canton of Parrita (ASOBIPA). Around 15 years ago started the festival with the purpose of entertaining the farmers during Sundays. According to Melvin Gonzalez, vice-President of ASOBIPA, “this year the National Mule Festival will be made with the purpose of raising funds to build part of the grandstand of the arena that isn’t finished yet”. Costa Rica Explorer Guide invites you to this great opportunity where you can appreciate the natural beauties that surround Parrita, which are a mixture of beaches and mountains. Parrita is the canton #9 of the province of Puntarenas, in the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica, one of the 15 cantons with the greatest growth in the country because of the large number of tourism projects and hotel zones. Fun for everyone Visitors can be actors or viewers of many activities in the festival, such as: horse and mule race, riding competition, tractor rally, horse parade, dance performances, machinery exhibit, food stands, election of Señorita Parrita (Miss Parrita), carousels and bumper cars, among others. You can also admire and buy the beautiful handcrafts of the zone.	21 * Mule Parade in ParritaMule Parade in Parrita Costa Ricans and tourists can enjoy once again the National Mule Festival from February 2nd until the 12th in Parrita, Puntarenas, few minutes away from Manuel Antonio. The festival has the support of the Costa Rican Tourism Institute and will be held in the fairground of the Welfare Association of the Canton of Parrita (ASOBIPA). Around 15 years ago started the festival with the purpose of entertaining the farmers during Sundays. According to Melvin Gonzalez, vice-President of ASOBIPA, “this year the National Mule Festival will be made with the purpose of raising funds to build part of the grandstand of the arena that isn’t finished yet”. Costa Rica Explorer Guide invites you to this great opportunity where you can appreciate the natural beauties that surround Parrita, which are a mixture of beaches and mountains. Parrita is the canton #9 of the province of Puntarenas, in the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica, one of the 15 cantons with the greatest growth in the country because of the large number of tourism projects and hotel zones. Fun for everyone Visitors can be actors or viewers of many activities in the festival, such as: horse and mule race, riding competition, tractor rally, horse parade, dance performances, machinery exhibit, food stands, election of Señorita Parrita (Miss Parrita), carousels and bumper cars, among others. You can also admire and buy the beautiful handcrafts of the zone.	22 * Mule Parade in ParritaMule Parade in Parrita Costa Ricans and tourists can enjoy once again the National Mule Festival from February 2nd until the 12th in Parrita, Puntarenas, few minutes away from Manuel Antonio. The festival has the support of the Costa Rican Tourism Institute and will be held in the fairground of the Welfare Association of the Canton of Parrita (ASOBIPA). Around 15 years ago started the festival with the purpose of entertaining the farmers during Sundays. According to Melvin Gonzalez, vice-President of ASOBIPA, “this year the National Mule Festival will be made with the purpose of raising funds to build part of the grandstand of the arena that isn’t finished yet”. Costa Rica Explorer Guide invites you to this great opportunity where you can appreciate the natural beauties that surround Parrita, which are a mixture of beaches and mountains. Parrita is the canton #9 of the province of Puntarenas, in the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica, one of the 15 cantons with the greatest growth in the country because of the large number of tourism projects and hotel zones. Fun for everyone Visitors can be actors or viewers of many activities in the festival, such as: horse and mule race, riding competition, tractor rally, horse parade, dance performances, machinery exhibit, food stands, election of Señorita Parrita (Miss Parrita), carousels and bumper cars, among others. You can also admire and buy the beautiful handcrafts of the zone.	23	24
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