Caribbean Coast
Cultural Activities
By Explore Costa Rica Staff
Jan 18, 2006, 08:56

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Cultural Activities

Throughout the year, the Caribbean celebrates historical, cultural, sporting, civic and artistic activities, or holds fairs to raise funds for community development.

Carnival Time in Limon

• JANUARY.
  All month. Observation of birds migrating northward, Puerto Viejo–Talamanca.
• FEBRUARY.
  All month. Observation of birds migrating northward, Puerto Viejo–Talamanca.
  Chinese New Year, Limón.
• APRIL.
  Tropical America Festival, Wet Tropic School, Guácimo.
• JUNE.
  Cariari Civic Festival.
• AUGUST.
  24. National Parks Day.
  31. Black Culture Day, Flowers of the African Diaspora Festival, Limón.
• SEPTEMBER.
  14. Lantern parade.
  15. Costa Rican Independence Day.
  After patriotic festivals, EXPOCOCI, Guápiles.
  All month. Observation of birds migrating northward, Puerto Viejo–Talamanca.
  25. Commemoration of Christopher Columbus’ arrival, flag and band parade in the city of Limón.
• OCTOBER.
  12. Limón Carnaval.
  All month. Observation of birds migrating northward, Puerto Viejo–Talamanca.
• NOVEMBER.
  All month. Observation of birds migrating northward, Puerto Viejo–Talamanca.
• DECEMBER.
  25. Christmas.
  All month. Observation of birds migrating northward, Puerto Viejo–Talamanca.