The annual fiesta began in Palmares yesterday, January 10th. The festival is touted as one of the biggest in the country. Fiesta_Palmares The fiesta will continue until Jan 22 with concerts, bull fights, various races and a carnival. We're headed to the festival today for the big Tope, or horse parade slated to begin at noon with plans to spend the day mixing in with the crowd and enjoying the festivities. We've been watching the town prepare for the festival and are excited to attend this year. Last year we arrived shortly after the fesitval so this is our first chance to see it. Check back to see what the day brings for us. Pura Vida! Jen, Bill, Callista and Bear We drove into Palmares around 11:30am for their annual Tope, part of Fiestas Palmares. Bill
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