The fiestas in Costa Rica are events not to be missed. In nearby Villa Real, Huacas Santa Cruz, Nosara and Nicoya, they offer fiestas throughout the year. Fiestas are like county fairs and everyone has a fun time.
If you are coming to Costa Rica for a surf trip and want to experience a little bit of everything that the country offers, going to a fiesta will give you insight into the Tico lifestyle, local activities, culture, and are always lots of fun.
Fiestas throughout Costa Rica generally happen during our summer season from December to March but some will offer a mid-year fiesta as well. You can find many different activities to participate in: the typical roller coaster rides, bumper cars and other mechanical games for kids, teenagers and even adults that still enjoy them as much as when they were kids. There are all kinds of drinks, karaokes and dancing activities as well as different types of delicious local food.
But what you really cannot miss is the rodeo which is the main activity every day during the fiestas and it’s a lot of fun to watch. Unlike in other countries, the bull is never in any real danger and is not killed. What you will see is bull riding and also improvised bullfighters…that is the most fun and exciting part for most people as there are guys running around the bull, being pursued by it…the humans are the ones that are actually in danger!
So if you are in Costa Rica during this time of the year, enjoying your Real Surf Trip and wanting to experience a little of our culture, be sure to check out the local fiestas as there is normally at least one happening in a nearby town every weekend during this time of year! Don’t miss the opportunity to experience the real Costa Rica and a little bit of our culture during your Costa Rica surf trip!
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