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The word “Carnival” probably comes from the Latin term “carne levare” or “to remove meat”. The day before Ash Wednesday (Mardi Gras or “Fat Tuesday”), many Catholics are included today in the house and celebration in their home and large parties are celebrated in the streets as a last celebration before the season penitential of Lent. National Parks Day—Special events in the major National Parks around Costa Rica; September. Independence Day—Costa Rica gained independence from Spain on the same day as the rest of Central America in 1821. The nationwide celebration starts with parades, traditional dancers, and street parties and culminates with the arrival of the Freedom Costa Rica’s vibrant spirit comes alive, setting the stage for an array of events that define the essence of this grand fiesta de Palmares. Every nook and corner of San Ramon resonates with the melody of Mardi Gras, marking the commencement of a celebration uniquely Costa Rican. Costa Rica is a Catholic country, and its most important holidays revolve around religion. Holy Week, known as Semana Santa, is the week leading up to Easter Sunday – and a very popular travel time. Christmas (December 25) is also important, followed by Costa Rica’s Independence Day, celebrated on September 15. Official holidays in Costa Rica include: January 1 (New Year's Day), March 19 (St. Joseph's Day), Holy Thursday and Good Friday during Holy Week, April 11 (Juan Santamaría's Day), May 1 (Labor Day), July 25 (annexation of the province of Guanacaste), August 2 (Virgin of Los Angeles's Day), August 15 (Mother's Day), September 15 (Independence Day), October 12 (Discovery of America/Encuentro de Fiesta de los Negritos y las Cimarronas (February 2): A vibrant celebration of Afro-Caribbean culture in Puntarenas, featuring music, dance, and traditional costumes. Mardi Gras in Playa Esterillos (February 18): A lively beach party with music, costumes, and food inspired by the New Orleans celebration; March/April Este fin de semana Costa Rica celebra nuevamente el Mardi Gras, una fiesta cultural llena de gastronomía, entretenimiento y diversión para toda la familia.. Esta es la décima edición del Mardi Gras in Esterillos: Esterillos Oeste was home to the first Mardi Gras celebration on the west coast of Costa Rica. Fun for the whole family, the day kicks off at noon with a parade, games and face-painting for the kids, food vendors and live music. Annexation of Guanacaste Day: Costa Ricans celebrate the day that the Guanacaste province chose their nation over neighboring Nicaragua in 1824. The biggest celebrations – bullfighting, parades and plenty of drinking – are centered in Liberia, Guanacaste’s capital city, though you'll find celebrations throughout the county. July 25. And as someone primarily interested in Costa Rican culture and eco-tourism(not so much drinking/partying), is this kind of event going to be something I want to spend significant amounts of time at? In other words, is Mardi Gras super culturally significant to Costa Ricans or would this just be a good reason to get smashed on a Tuesday :)? Some other famous Carnival celebrations around the world are Mardi Gras in New Orleans or the masked Carnivale in Venice. But you might not know that the Puntarenas Carnival in Costa Rica has regularly been rated one of the best carnival celebrations outside Brazil. A carnival with parades, street foods, music, children's games and dancing. Weekend closest to October 12: Limon Carnaval is a popular festival with Mardi Gras-style decadence celebrated with parades, loud Caribbean rhythms, rum, and dancing that is held in Limon. October 12: Virgin of Pilar Day, a day of costumes and dancing to honor the patron saint of Tres Rios, Cartago. A carnival with parades, street foods, music, children's games and dancing. Carnival / Cultural Day (week of Oct 12) — Week-long “Mardi Gras-style” party in Límon on Costa Rica’s Caribbean Coast, celebrating Columbus’ “discovery” of Costa Rica. November. All Soul’s Day (Nov 2) — A religious day observed throughout Costa Rica with Catholic masses and family visits to cemeteries to remember loved ones. Our passion for New Orleans cuisine is evident in every bite at our renowned restaurant, where traditional Cajun and Creole dishes are prepared with love and a Costa Rican twist. The hotel thrives as a hub for celebration, where every night feels like Mardi Gras and every meal is a feast for the senses. Check out our detailed Costa Rica Packing List article for more information. Holidays & Festivals. Mardi Gras in Esterillos – There’s nothing like a Mardi Gras celebration in Latin America. This traditional celebration occurs in Central Pacific Coastal towns just north of Quepos and south of Jaco. About 2 1/2 hours drive from San Jose, San Isidro de General is a wonderful little city in the Valle General. It is about 35km from the beach (Dominical) and during the first week of February hosts an agricultural fair along with flower exhibitions, Costa Rica style bullfights, traditional food and dance, and livestock competitions. You are like to sit around his or her hotel room lounging at the pool, but would much rather drive the open road in search of festivals and other activities, then you should plan a trip to Costa Rica. Contact Costa Rica Rios at (506) 2556-8664. Ocaso Festival, the boutique underground music event that has become a cornerstone of Costa Rica’s vibrant music scene, is set to return with an exciting new chapter in 2025.. Taking place on
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