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Nicoya Peninsular & Beaches

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Nicoya is the oldest city in Costa Rica. Additionally, given its historical value and heritage value, it is considered a colonial city. During pre-Columbian times, the Chorotega indigenous tribe inhabited the area. In fact, it’s name, Nicoya, means “trail of the warriors.” The city features well defined blocks, a central park, Catholic church, and a diverse selection of commercial stores, which include stands selling local merchandise and restaurants serving traditional dishes and drinks. In recent years, urban and tourism development has increased; Nicoya is also home to an important hospital. The city is a must-see destination for anyone visiting the beaches of Samara and Carrillo.

Celebration of the Annexation of Guanacaste – July 25

This annual celebration commemorates the 1824 annexation of Guanacaste to Costa Rica; the region used to belong to Nicaragua. July 25 is a national holiday, but is primarily celebrated in the province of Guanacaste and especially in the city of Nicoya

San Blas Colonial Church

This church, which has enormous historical value, is located in downtown Nicoya. It sits on the same spot as the first parish church in Costa Rica, which was built by Spanish settlers in 1544. The church boasts a small religion and history museum. Next to the church, a park invites visitors to relax for a while and enjoy the scenery

Santa Cruz, the City of Folklore

This city, considered to be of great historical value, is considered Costa Rica’s “city of folklore” – the town has strong ties to the area’s traditions and rich culture. For this reason, Santa Cruz is an excellent day trip for all visitors who wish to explore and share in many local traditions that are still conserved here. To commemorate the town’s cultural role, it was provided a very special seal that announces Santa Cruz’s history to tourists passing through. The town offerings a wide range of visitor services.

Another distinctive aspect of Santa Cruz is its farm life. Firmly entrenched in ranching tradition, the town is often host to bullfights and rodeos. Marimba music, played on a type of wooden xylophone, is another reason why Santa Cruz is an enjoyable place to visit.

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