Costa Rica Events for October & November 2009

October and November, is usually the rainiest in Costa Rica but this year it has proven otherwise. The Limon province during the same period goes through a dry spell which allows for the Carnavales de Limon aka Carnival in Limon.

People from all over Costa Rica, nationals and tourists alike, flock the this province to see this event and partake in the festivities.

Last years event was cancelled due to the some problem but this year it is back and started on October 8th. So the nationals are really excited this year to celebrate their cultural tradition.

Also, on October 28th the first wine event takes place in Costa Rica called ExpoVino Costa Rica. Participants from all over the world have signed up for this event. The resume of exhibitors come from:United States, Spain, Italy, France, Germany,Uruguay, Australia, Portugal, Chile, New Zealand, South Africa, Greece, and Argentina. If you are interested the expo will take place at the Hotel Real Intercontinental, San Jose and costs $30 for one day or $45 for both days of the event. For more info, call 506-2520-0070

In this official Catholic country November 2nd All Saints Day is taken seriously. Observers pay their visit to the cemeteries all around the country and leave flowers for their beloved ones. The International Arts Festival takes place once again in downtown San Jose where tourists can get a feel for the culture of this country and bump shoulders with the locals.

For the real cultured or just want to say you went to a filmfest the Costa Rica International Film Festival aka CRIFF starts on November 5 through the 9th in Manual Antonio but that is not enough for Costa Rica. The Montezuma International Film Festival in Montezuma begins on November 12 through the 15th. For schedule info for both filmfests this is the best source we found.

Be sure to check next month for our December and January social forecast for Costa Rica in our Costa Rica Blog

At a glance:

OCTOBER

San Isidro del General – October 9
Celebrates anniversary of San Isidro’s founding.

Puerto Limon – Limon Carnival – October 12
Columbus Day is celebrated in style in the port city with week-long street dances, parades, concerts – it’s "Mardi Gras" to a Caribbean beat.

Corn Festival in Upala, Corn Queen contest.

Virgen del Pilar’s Day – Oct. 12
Fair in Tres Rios celebrating their Patron Saint with parade and costumes made entirely of corn husks, grain, and silks.

NOVEMBER