On October 12th takes place "the Day of the Culture" (it
used to be named "the Day of Columbus" or "Day of Races). It`s names thus in
recognition of Costa Rica`s multicultural legacy.
It`s held on the anniversary, when the Columbus discovered
in 1492 the first island of America. It commemorates the diverse of cultures and
traditions in Costa Rica. It consists of traditional Indians dances and
ceremonies. There are festivals and conferences.
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The Limon parade
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A week-long parade in Limon. Since 1949 it runs October 10
-15th culminating with a grand parade that attracts some 40.000 people. During
this arts and crafts are displayed and a competition where Miss Carnaval is
crowned is organized.
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The markets in Tres Rios
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They are held on October 12th in Tres Rios in honour of the
saint patron of the town - the Virgin of Pilar.
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Fiesta of corns
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It`s held on October 12th in Upala. People take on for this
occasion the costumes made entirely of corn husks, grains, silks.
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Fiesta of San Geronado in Alajuela
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On October 16th, in Alajuela takes place the fiesta devoted to the saint opatron of town - San Geronado. It`s characterized by flower-strewn parades and performances by school kids orchestras in the Central Park.
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The Tortuguero National Park and the turtles
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The turtles ending the laying the eggs in
Tortuguero.
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The thunderbolts in Cano island
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On October begins the thunderstorms season around the Cano
island.
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The turtles in Playa Grande
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The letherback turtles starts laying the eggs on the Playa
Grande.
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The turtles in Playa Nancite
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In Playa Nancite )within the Santa Rosa National Park) the
olive ridley turtles begins laying their eggs.
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The olive ridley turtles in Ostional Reserve
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In Ostional Reserve the olive ridley turtles continue
laying their eggs.
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