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Published: December 19th 2019
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December is the end of the rainy season in Costa Rica. It leaves behind lush green vegetation with dry afternoons that seems longer. By this time, everybody longs to be outside in the golden sun. the blue sky and stunning sunsets give the horizon incredible shades of colors including red, yellow, purple, and orange. Spending the festive season in Costa Rica feels like comfortable spring to anyone from the northern and southern part of the world.
A lot happens during the end of year celebrations apart from the good weather and amazing color. When looking for a wonderful location where to enjoy the Christmas and New Year celebrations, it is not too late to consider Costa Rica. As long as you partner with a reputable agency to plan the best trip that will make the most of your experience.
Christmas in Costa Rica This highly religious country has a huge catholic population that celebrates Christmas to the maximum. The holiday coincides with the same time as most countries on December 25. So, ensure to plan your trip accordingly. Locals and numerous travelers enjoy a lot of time on the various sunny beaches. The weather during this period is usually filled with sunshine and wind making it perfect for a relaxing moment in the sand. You can as well take a board and surf.
The trick to enjoying a wonderful Christmas experience is to get
looking for Costa Rica luxury rentals now before the season heats up. There are various festive season traditions including fireworks on the beach and having family dinner on Christmas Eve. The whole of December is a festive mood in Costa Rica with huge dinners and parties going on until December New Year Eve. There is a lot of decorating everywhere with tree lighting happening in various metropolitan areas. Expect some holiday bonuses when shopping.
Festive season festivals Festival de La Luz This festival deigns on Saturday in the second week of December with a parade and a festival of lights. Various lighted floats with marching bands participate in a parade that draws thousands of people. Attending the parade is free for locals and visitors. If you hate crowds, you can catch the parade live on local TV stations. Other things to expect as part of the festive season celebrations include:
• Live music
• Endless food
• Bullfights
• Carnivals
Lots of fireworks! Selling and using
fireworks in Costa Rica is legal. This means anyone can light their own fireworks. Therefore, expect endless fireworks displays on New Year’s Eve. As the countdown ticks, there is bound to be fireworks lighting up the sky to the final hour. The New Year is usually welcomed with beautiful displays in every corner backed by hugs and cheers. Ensure to book a vacation rental in a good location where to catch glimpses of most amazing fireworks displays.
Barbeque all night long As people anxiously wait for the New Year, families enjoy dinner with great food and conversations. You will never feel alone as you sit with others in a big family to light a grill and cook some beef, sausages, chicken, or veggies. This will go on throughout the night as you wait for the beginning of a new year enjoying cooked meat on a tortilla off the grill. The merrymaking will be filled with dancing, music, laughing, and drinking.
Good luck charms Superstitions are part of
New Year celebrations in Costa Rica despite the people being very religious. People eat 12 grapes at the change of year to ensure prosperous months throughout the New Year. Other superstitions include grabbing your luggage and running around the block after midnight to guarantee more travel in the New Year. On January 1st, you have to get a Santa Lucía flower for putting in your wallet as a charm to have it filled with money all year long. These superstitions enhance the fun to foster a sense of New Year's love and prosperity.
How to plan Christmas/New Year experience in Costa Rica It is not too late to book a trip to Costa Rica when looking forward to having a memorable festive season. Most important of all is booking a luxury vacation rental in a good location. This will ensure an abode from which to take part in the immense festive season celebrations that happen throughout the period. Regardless of whether you are to travel alone, with family, or friends, a reliable agency will get you a condo or villa to match your needs.
Conclusion Costa Rica is a dream destination for its immense beauty and endless activities. This exotic location offers a lot to make you have a wonderful experience throughout the festive season. Most important is booking a luxury vacation rental to have a place of abode as your base to indulge in what the country offers.
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