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29 Mar - 29 Mar |
Open-air Concert |
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A free outdoor concert from the Costa Rican rock group Villegas will be held on Saturday, March 29, at the Plaza de la Cultura, as part of the summer concerts offered by the Costa Rican Central Bank Museums. The concert will start at 2 p.m.
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1 Mar - 9 Mar |
Chiverre Fair |
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The chiverre, a vegetable similar to spaghetti squash and traditionally prepared with honey as a delicious pastry stuffing, will be celebrated at a fair in Zarcero, in Costa Rica’s northern region, in March. This popular celebration includes dances, games, sports and cultural and educational activities.
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17 Mar - 23 Mar |
Holy Week |
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Holy week is a Catholic celebration held all over the country that commemorates the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Communities organize masses and processions. Some of the most famous are those in San Joaquín de Flores, in Heredia, and Cartago.
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11 Apr - 11 Apr |
Juan Santamaría Day |
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Costa Rica celebrates this day for a well-known national hero who died for his country while fighting against foreign enemies. Native to Alajuela, the parades and concerts celebrated in honor of Juan Santamaría in this province are recognized as some of the best.
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26 Apr - 27 Apr |
Costa Rica Sand Fest 2008 |
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Celebrated at Coco Beach, Carrillo, in the province of Guanacaste, the Costa Rica Sand Fest is an ecotourism festival with exhibitions of sand sculptures, concerts and educational activities related to the environment.
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