Tag: costa rican holidays
Recommended Law would declare June 17th Father’s Day in Costa Rica
The establishment of Father’s Day as a holiday recognized by law and celebrated on June 17th is the proposal laid out this Monday by...
Happy Children’s Day in Costa Rica!
While El Dia del Niño is certainly a time for playful celebration, many have forgotten the important reason behind National Children’s Day.
Costa Rica was...
Juan Santamaria Celebrated Today for the Battle of Rivas in 1856
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) – Juan Santamaria is not only the name of Costa Rica’s main international airport. The airport is named after...
Costa Rican Banks Operating in Holiday Mode Through the Weekend
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - As usual, during holidays like the Day of the Battle of Rivas today and Friday, banks will close...
Holy Thursday and Good Friday are Paid Holidays in Costa Rica
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) – During Holy Week in Costa Rica, Thursday, April 17 and Friday April 18 of this year are the...
April 11 is a Paid Costa Rican Holiday for the Battle of Rivas
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - The Day of the Battle of Rivas is commemorated every April 11 in Costa Rica. This year it...
Costa Rica’s Tourism Sector Requests Halt on the Alcohol Ban for Easter
The Costa Rican News (TCRN) - The tourism sector in Costa Rica has asked the municipalities to discard the "dry law" for Easter and...
38% of Costa Ricans Give Chocolates to Loved Ones on Valentines Day
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - A Valentine's survey made by Unimer notes that 38% of Costa Ricans will give away chocolates today.
It is said...
Costa Rica Celebrates 65 Years Without an Army
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - December 1st is not only the beginning of the Christmas season, for Costa Ricans its the opportunity to...
Arbol de Angel: The True Meaning of Christmas
Take a minute to look back at your memories of holiday seasons in the past. They are usually filled with happiness, warmth and love,...
Halloween and the Spirits of Pura Vida
On October 31st the holiday of Halloween will make its annual appearance in many of the ex-pat enclaves throughout Costa Rica. Some of the...
Businesses prepare strategies for Black FridayComercios preparan estrategias de Viernes Negro
The biggest shopping day of the year is just around the corner. Black Friday will take place next Friday, November 25th, and several local...
Muchas Fiestas for Costa Rica Retirees
With Halloween behind us and the December holidays and New Year’s festivities just ahead, it seems like a good time to talk about días...
