Festival

The Festival of the Little Devils, held in February, is one of Costa Rica's most colorful and spectacular events. The Boruca wear devil masks and fight the invading Spaniards in a stylised combat. On Costa Rican national holidays (das feriados), banks, government offices, and most stores and enterprises are closed. Additionally, during the holidays and Easter, public buses operate on special reduced schedules.

These are the two most popular vacations in Costa Rica, with hotels and resorts on the beach and in the rainforest brimming with Ticos. People in Costa Rica celebrate throughout the year by presenting traditions such as music, food with a diverse range of dishes and ingredients, interesting and beautiful clothing, processions or parades where we can see the mingling of cultures, and even how important faith is to the country's population.

Other celebrations may include the usage of legendary animals for various costumes, or the use of traditional and older clothing by adults and children to better express the uniqueness of each town in the country. Other festivals might showcase a variety of sports and activities to attract visitors, particularly tourists, to a small slice of tico culture. These festivals and cultural events, however, are more than simply entertainment; they demonstrate the Costa Rican people's enthusiasm, faith, and patriotism, regardless of social class, age, religion, gender, or race.