Rainforest Meets Pacific Ocean, Costa Rica, courtesy Casa Ramon
Rice Field in Quepos, Costa Rica, courtesy David Thompson
Central Valley Landscape, Costa Rica
Hummingbird and Passion Flower, Costa Rica
Playa Esterillos Este, Central Pacific, Costa Rica, courtesy David Thompson
Rainforest Stream, Costa Rica
Beach in Manuel Antonio National Park, Costa Rica
Tree Frog on Palm Leaf, Costa Rica
Playa Herradura, Central Pacific, Costa Rica, courtesy David Thompson

January Events

January Events - Courtesy Arturo Sotillo

* Public Holidays

* New Year's Day, Jan 1

Palmares Fiestas, first 2 weeks - carnival, parades, bingo, concerts.

Alajuela Fiesta, week of Jan 15 - oxcart parade, pilgrimage.

Santa Cruz Fiestas, week of Jan 15 - folk dancing.

Guanacaste String Festival, Jan 27 - music.

Mule Festival, Parrita, Jan 21 to 30 –cultures, sports and foods.

Jorge Debravo’s Day, San Jose, Jan 31 - poetry reading.

National Games, rotating venue, weeklong sports competition for young athletes under 21.

Playas del Coco Fiesta, Jan 25 to 29 - music, sports, bullfights, crafts, food, games.

Themes