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landscapes and climates, but it also hosts an exciting range of events and festivals throughout the year. 2019 will see new editions of the ecotourism forum Planet, People, Peace (P3), sporting competitions including \u201cLa Ruta\u201d and music events such as the Costa Rica Blues Festival. There are also plenty of local festivities in the calendar, including Easter celebrations and the Fiesta de los Diablitos<\/em>, without forgetting the unmissable Puerto Lim\u00f3n Carnival.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Some of the key events and festivals that will take place in Costa Rica in 2019 include:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Costa Rica Blues Festival\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n 16th<\/sup> February 2019<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n The Costa Rica Blues Festival brings the traditional summer blues festivals from the USA to Costa Rica every February. The eight edition of the festival will feature an amazing line-up of both Costa Rican and international bands and artists, including blues-rocker Walter Trout, The Craig Thatcher Band, Gray Gregson and local group The Midnights, amongst many others. The charitable event will take place in Potrero Beach, in the sunny region of Guanacaste, and all its takings will go to Abriendo Mentes, a local NGO that empowers individuals from rural communities to develop the skills they need to seize educational and economic opportunities. Adult tickets: $40 (approximately \u00a331). https:\/\/crbluesfest.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Ultra Trail Costa Rica<\/strong><\/p>\n 6th<\/sup> and 7th<\/sup> April 2019<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Not only is Arenal one of Costa Rica\u2019s most visited destinations, but it is also host to the country\u2019s most popular mountain race. Ultra Trail Costa Rica is an event intended for nature and adventure lovers. It features five different race distances \u2013 80k, 45k, 21k, 10k and 5k \u2013 making the event accessible to everyone. One of the key highlights of the race is the stunning landscape the runners will go through, including rainforests, tropical forests and the spectacular Arenal Lake; without forgetting the iconic Arenal Volcano in the background. Prices start from $45 (approximately \u00a334).<\/p>\n http:\/\/www.costaricarace.com\/race\/<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Juan Santamar\u00eda Day<\/strong><\/p>\n 11th<\/sup> April 2019<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n This festival commemorates young soldier Juan Santamar\u00eda, Costa Rica\u2019s national hero, who died in a battle against American colonist William Walker\u2019s troops in 1856. The week-long celebrations can be found all over the country, although the city of Alajuela \u2013 Santamar\u00eda\u2019s birthplace, 20km from San Jos\u00e9 \u2013 hosts the most popular ones. In the days leading up to the bank holiday on 11th<\/sup> April, Alajuela plays host to a variety of parades, marching bands, concerts and dances. Those who are not able to join the April celebrations can pay a visit to the Historical Museum of Juan Santamar\u00eda<\/a> in Alajuela, dedicated to the young soldier who gave his life for Costa Rica.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Easter<\/strong><\/p>\n 14th<\/sup> \u2013 21st<\/sup> April 2019<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Easter is one of the most popular religious festivals in Costa Rica and a fascinating time to visit the country \u2013 even for non-believers. During the \u201cHoly Week\u201d, as \u201cticos\u201d call Easter, a number of artistic religious floats are paraded through the streets of most towns, where visitors can also witness re-enactments of the last days of Jesus\u2019 life. \u00a0There are processions from Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday in many towns, although those in San Jos\u00e9, Heredia, Cartago and San Joaqu\u00edn de Flores are the ones that attract the biggest crowds. Food plays a big part of the Easter holiday. Dried cod soup, chiverre (traditional pastry), pan casero (sweet flat bread) and rice pudding are some of the favourites for this time of the year.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n International Conference: Planet, People, Peace (P3)<\/strong><\/p>\n 4th<\/sup> \u2013 6th<\/sup> September 2019<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n The International Conference: Planet, People, Peace (P3) is Costa Rica\u2019s only international event on ecotourism and sustainable tourism. Its name represents the focus of reconfirming the country\u2019s commitment \u201cto redirect the essence of its People<\/em> back to the Planet<\/em>, sharing our experience as a country of Peace<\/em>.\u201d The 2019 edition of the P3 will have four main pillars – water, land, air and fire \u2013 and will be aimed at stimulating the exchange of knowledge and experiences of sustainable tourism from an international perspective. Over 350 are expected to take part in this year\u2019s conference. The past six editions brought together over 1,450 participants and more than 125 experts from all over the globe.<\/p>\n http:\/\/planetapersonaspaz.com\/index.php\/en\/<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Puerto Lim\u00f3n Carnival<\/strong><\/p>\n 12th<\/sup> October 2019<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Costa Rica\u2019s biggest street party takes place in the Caribbean port city of Lim\u00f3n every October, coinciding with the Caribbean dry season. During the week-long carnival, the coastal town plays host to a variety of lively parades, colourful fireworks and music performances for visitors of all ages. Puerto Lim\u00f3n Carnival, celebrated since 1949, pays tribute to Christopher Columbus, who landed in Uvita (an island opposite Puerto Lim\u00f3n) in 1502 during his exploration of the new world. It also honours all of the immigrants who later came to Costa Rica from all over the world. This festivity is one of the best times to experience Costa Rica\u2019s Caribbean heritage, a unique part of the country\u2019s culture \u2013 Lim\u00f3n has a large and vibrant Afro-Caribbean community. For this reason, visitors can expect reggae and calypso sounds filling the air together with Caribbean street food. Free event.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n La Ruta de los Conquistadores<\/strong><\/p>\n 31st<\/sup> October \u2013 2nd<\/sup> November 2019<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n La Ruta de los Conquistadores, known as simply \u201cLa Ruta\u201d, is Costa Rica\u2019s premier mountain bike race \u2013 and considered by many as the toughest in the world. It might have to do with the fact that participants need to cycle from the Pacific Coast to the Caribbean Coast in just three days, which the Spanish Conquistadors took 20 years to complete… Although its route slightly varies on each edition, La Ruta covers approximately 400 kilometres from start to finish and it attracts hundreds of the very best mountain bikers from all over the world every year. Tickets from $900 (approximately \u00a3869).<\/p>\n https:\/\/www.larutadelosconquistadores.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Fiesta de los Diablitos <\/strong><\/p>\n 30th<\/sup> December 2019 \u2013 2nd<\/sup> January 2020<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n This festival takes place every December in the south-western town of Boruca \u2013 held by the Boruca indigenous community \u2013 and is Costa Rica\u2019s most famous indigenous celebration. The multi-day festival tells an alternate history of Spanish conquest: men don wooden devil masks and elaborate costumes to re-enact the battle between the \u201cdiablitos\u201d (indigenous) and the \u201cbull\u201d (Spanish troops) via dancing. On the final day of the festivities, the \u201cdiablitos\u201d win over the bull, which is lit on fire, followed by all-night celebrations. Worth noting the elaborate Boruca masks, which are carved from lightweight balsa wood and painted in vibrant colours.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Travellers wishing to visit Costa Rica during one of these festivals can contact a tour operator to put together a holiday package including accommodation and entry into the festivals. 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