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Zapote fiestas
Costa Rica
Costa Rica will have traditional Zapote bullfights this year
Alejandro Zúñiga
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October 19, 2021
After they were canceled last year due to the pandemic, one of Costa Rica's most-popular year-end events will occur this December. Costa Rican-style bullfights...
Events
A year ends with no party: The Fiestas de Zapote
The Tico Times
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December 24, 2020
The Fiestas de Zapote are a holiday tradition for many Ticos.
Costa Rica
Fiestas de Zapote celebrates 50th anniversary with huge crowds on opening night
The Tico Times
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December 26, 2019
More than 40,000 festive Ticos attended opening night for the 50th anniversary of the Fiestas de Zapote, Costa Rica's largest end-of-year party.Â
Events
Costa Rica prepares for 50th anniversary of Fiestas de Zapote
The Tico Times
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November 12, 2019
In December, Costa Rica will celebrate the 50th anniversary of its iconic Fiestas de Zapote.
Bullfights
Video: ‘Toros a la tica’ at Fiestas de Zapote
Alejandro Zúñiga
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January 7, 2019
Watch a brief taste of 'toros a la tica,' the iconic (but controversial) Costa Rican tradition.
animal abuse
Tico-style bullfights: some call it animal abuse, others a tradition
L. Arias
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December 27, 2016
Although killing the bull is not allowed in Costa Rica-style bullfights, animal rights advocates claim bulls are subjected to cruel abuse.
animal abuse
Animal rights activists protest against Tico-style bullfights
L. Arias
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December 28, 2015
Dozens of animal rights activists gathered during the opening of the Zapote festival, east of San José, to protest against one of the celebration’s main event: Tico-style bullfights.
Arts and Culture
Zapote Festivities, Traditional Tope, and other happenings around Costa Rica
Amanda Zúñiga
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December 25, 2015
A roundup of events taking place Dec. 25 - Jan. 3
Arts and Culture
Can’t-miss events for a truly Costa Rican Christmas
Amanda Zúñiga
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December 18, 2015
Want to celebrate the holidays like a Tico, but not sure how to start? Here's our primer.
Arts and Culture
PHOTOS: Costa Rica’s National Horse Parade attracts thousands to nation’s capital
L. Arias
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December 26, 2014
More than 3,000 horse riders gathered punctually at noon on Friday to begin the 3-kilometer course of Costa Rica’s National Horse Parade, or Tope Nacional. It began at Plaza VÃquez, just south of San José's central canton.
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