Costa Rican traditions embody the “Pura Vida” lifestyle. The Fiestas Palmares in January features bullfights, carnival rides, and traditional food. Boyeros Day celebrates the history of oxcart drivers with colorful parades. Gallo pinto, a rice and bean dish, is a daily tradition for breakfast. The pre-Lenten Carnival in Puntarenas showcases vibrant Caribbean-influenced celebrations. Indigenous traditions are preserved in ceremonies like the Fiesta de los Diablitos. The veneration of La Negrita, the country’s patron saint, culminates in a major pilgrimage each August.
Traditions in Costa Rica
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