The holiday season has arrived here in gorgeous Costa Rica, and all of us at Epic Adventures Costa Rica want to wish our past passengers and friends a very merry Christmas and happy holiday season!
December in Costa Rica signals the true beginning of our “summer” or dry season. While there may not be snow on the ground, there is plenty of festive cheer and holiday magic in the air. Twinkling lights decorate homes and businesses from Manuel Antonio to San Jose. Colorful lanterns known as faroles guide the way to Christmas Eve masses. The delicious smells of tamales and roasted pork waft through our small beach towns.
Our wildlife friends continue their daily antics, oblivious to the festivities. Just the other morning our guides spotted a sloth dressed in “holiday garb” – a covering of green algae that made him resemble a little Christmas tree!
Pelicans dive for fish, the perfect holiday meal for these hungry birds. Monkeys munch on fruit amidst palm trees strung with lights.
While Christmas Eve holds deep religious significance here, Christmas Day is focused on family time and relaxation. Ticos love to gather with loved ones to feast and exchange small gifts. Children excitedly add one more empty shoe to line up in hopes that Santa will fill it with treats overnight!
Many of our cherished holiday traditions incorporate beloved Costa Rican staples. Signature tamales stuffed with chicken or pork are the big guest invited to all festive meals and parties.
Whether you’ve joined us before for the holiday festivities or have an Epic Adventure still on your bucket list, all of us at Epic Adventures Costa Rica wish you joy this Christmas and New Year’s season.
We hope 2024 brings you new discoveries, meaningful connections, and grand adventures immersed in the beauty of nature. Our small country brims with magical holiday spirit, legendary pura vida hospitality, and epic wilderness ready to explore.
Feliz Navidad and próspero año nuevo from your friends at Epic Adventures Costa Rica! May the coming year shower you with health, happiness and the thrill of new adventures.
