Costa Rica Party
Those who are willing to give up celebrating New Year’s Eve in the traditional way of attending endless parties will find an abundance of excitement, challenges and outright fun when taking part in one or more of these robust and stimulating activities in Costa Rica for New Years.
Nightlife in Costa Rica
Costa Rican nightlife appears to sway more toward an erotic lifestyle and the New Year’s Eve parties follow in this tradition. Typical celebrations expressing conventional social gatherings are difficult to find as most of the citizens of Costa Rica prefer to spend this holiday at home with their families and other loved ones and are not patrons of the nightlife. Also, holiday celebrations in Costa Rica run for several days to several weeks at a time and therefore, guests looking for a single night of fun are not likely to find too many customary parties to attend for that one evening. On the other hand, people come to Costa Rica with the expectation of spending a few luxurious days and nights at one of their many fine beach resorts and exploring the glorious landscapes while communing intimately with nature and the wildlife. Fortunately, given the balmy Costa Rican weather, these pleasures can be enjoyed on New Year’s Eve as well.
San Jose, Costa Rica
Tourists should arrive on December 27th to prepare for the celebration that will entail the “New Year’s Eve Tour” and enjoy the opening parties on December 28th and 29th before ushering in the final holiday festivities on New Year’s Eve. This get-together is considered to be the ultimate romantic adventure for singles happening in one of the most beautiful places in Central America.
Fiesta de Zapote
Join the New Year’s Day festivities in the streets of the downtown Zapote district and enjoy, good food, plenty of music and joyous dancing. Tourists may want to continue their merriment with the events that follow such as bullfighting, musical concerts and traditional Costa Rican dancing.
Los Diablitos Festival
This re-enactment of the wars between los diablitos (Boruca Indians) and the Spanish toro (troops) that’s played out in full costume with hand-carved masks occurs December 31 through January 2. The Costa Rican men give the performance of their lives as they circulate throughout the village dressed as devils portraying these grave battles. Fireworks light up the sky as a completion of this colorful celebration.
Concert featuring International Artist, Lionize
This concert is strictly for reggae music lovers with a taste of rock in the background and it’s presented by Docelunas Hotel in Jaco Costa Rica. Also the word is that Jaco Beach, where guests will find the Loft and the Backyard, sponsors some of the greatest nightlife activity in Costa Rica.
Club Vertigo
In the past, this leading club in Costa Rica has hosted premium parties and gatherings but with the recent renovations that includes the installation of an innovative, state-of-the-art sound system, it’s a cinch to provide the 300-person capacity crowd a memorable New Year’s Eve celebration.
Costa Rica El Cuartel
Being that this is a favorite of the locals, guests may find more personal overtones in this quaint bar and nightclub that features live music and dancing. Come and join a diverse mix of people ranging from foreign exchange students to artists and share the arrival of the New Year with this friendly crowd.
Since it’s likely that guests will spend more than one day in Costa Rica, car rentals or car hire services of economy, intermediate and 4 x 4 vehicles is easily accommodated in Costa Rica. It’s highly suggested that guests come to Costa Rica with an open mind and check into all the activities and accommodations that are available. It may be that they’ll experience the best New Year’s Eve they’ve ever had simply by watching the Arenal Volcano erupt from the window of their own hotel room!
Steven Hampshire is the Travel Content Director at CarRentals.co.uk and has been to Costa Rica twice so far. He is leaving his home in the UK once again for Central America on the 27th of December to start the New Year in beautiful Costa Rica.
Christmas and New Year’s Eve Traditions
