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Independence Day in Costa Rica

September 14, 2024September 12, 2024 by Anne-Marie Corredor

Independence Day in Costa Rica: A Celebration of Freedom and Tradition Costa Rica’s Independence Day, celebrated on September 15, is a significant event that unites the country in a display of national pride, history, and culture. It commemorates the day in 1821 when Costa Rica, along with other Central American nations, gained independence from Spanish … Read more

How to Stay in the Know in Playa Grande, Costa Rica

July 5, 2019March 31, 2019 by Anne-Marie Corredor

Be in-the-know while you are in Playa Grande, Costa Rica by checking out some of the best local resources for what’s happening around and outside of town.