Mothers Day in Costa Rica is quite an event. This year it falls on Tuesday the 15th of August but because of the day of the week that it falls on, the day of celebration is Monday the 21st of August.
All of the federal offices, banks and many businesses close for this tribute to the [...]
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This year the celebration of Guanacaste Day was put off from July 25 to Monday the 31st so that Costa Ricans could take advantage of the three day weekend. This is a celebration for the annexation of Guanacaste when it was decided it would be a part of Costa Rica rather than Nicaragua.
Thousands will head [...]
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More than one Legislative Deputy has their bags packed and ready for a vacation, as the Legislative Assembly goes for recess from July 10 to July 14, resuming functions on Monday July 17.
The vacation period was approved by 46 legislators with three giving the thumbs down.
The vacation coincides with the mid-year school break as more [...]
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Easter is the premier holiday, and Semana Santa (Holy Week) is a time when most all express their faith, bringing the nation to a standstill. Spanish-style street processions take place every day of the week before Easter, to dramatize all stages of Christ’s way to the cross, crucifixion, and resurrection. Small villages have their own [...]
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Every year for 46 years now, Americans gather at the Cerveceria in Alajuela for the annual 4th of July picnic. Free food, beer and patriotism will draw 1000’s of U.S. citizens and their families to this location.
Hot dogs, bagels, coffee and beer will fill guests’ stomachs as they enjoy activities such as sack races, square [...]
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While you might suspect, Costa Rican’s don’t celebrate Memorial Day. The American schools do take off this day but for the rest of Costa Rica, it’s business as usual. Makes for a good long weekend for the Americans at the beach when most everyone else is working. During holiday weeks or weekends, it seems that [...]
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