![]() ![]() An indigenous celebration wrapped around a re-enactment of a battle between the toro (Spanish troops) and the diablitos (Boruca Indians). Fiesta de los Diablitos-The festival of the little devils takes place in the second half of February.Alajuelita also includes an ox-cart parade and procession to the iron cross on the mountain above the village where a blessing is given. Día de Santo Cristo de Esquipulas-Popular religious festival celebrated with fiestas and dancing in Alajuelita, Dulce Nombre and Santa Cruz.Fiesta Santa Cruz-The fiesta in Santa Cruz on the Nicoya peninsula takes place the second week in January and has a western flair with bullfights and a parade followed by a party with food, concerts and fireworks.Check their facebook page for the latest schedule and musical guests. Fiesta Palmares -Traditional (no bloodshed) bullfights, live music, folk dancing, carnival with rides and games take place starting at the end of the second week of the year in Palmares.Exact dates can be found on the Ministerio de Educación Pública calendar. Expect families on vacation and bigger crowds at the beach. “Summer” School Holidays-The long public school vacations in Costa Rica run from the middle of the second week in December through the beginning of the second week in February. ![]()
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