Costa Rica: Juan Santamaria was a Costa Rican soldier who is the national hero of Costa Rica due to his heroic actions on April 11th 1856 in the Battle of Rivas
Costa Rica: A day to promote the contributions of the African diaspora in Costa Rica and to eliminate all forms of discrimination against people of African descent.
Costa Rica: Local celebrations, national pride and a spirit of community mark Costa Rica’s Independence Day. One of the year’s most important holidays, Costa Rica celebrates its freedom from colonial Spain with peaceful festivities and historic traditions.
