Celebrating Virgen de Los Angeles Day: Costa Rica’s Revered National Holiday
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Celebrating Virgen de Los Angeles Day: Costa Rica’s Revered National Holiday

Costa Rica comes alive every August 2nd for Virgen de Los Angeles Day. This deeply rooted religious and cultural celebration honors the Virgin of Los Angeles, the patron saint of Costa Rica. The holiday, one of the most significant in the country, draws over a million people to the city of Cartago in a remarkable display of faith, tradition, and community spirit.

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Guanacaste Day: The Annexation of Nicoya
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Guanacaste Day: The Annexation of Nicoya

Many Latin American countries celebrate an Independence Day annually, filling the streets with festivals, parties, and parades. While the Costa Rican Independence Day takes place on the 15th of September each year, Guanacaste Day is celebrated on the 25th of July, celebrating the annexation of the territories that now comprise Guanacaste Province from Nicaragua to Costa Rica.

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