Costa Rica’s unique natural beauty, comfortable lifestyle and peaceful democracy

September 15th, Independence Day in Costa Rica, is a day filled with freedom, gratitude and remembrance of a a very important day in Costa Rica’s national history.

The “Independence Torch” now a national symbol in Costa Rica, was carried in 1821 from Guatemala to Costa Rica when the Central American countries gained their independence from Spain. Since then this historical event has been reenacted with a torch being passed through the five countries from Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua and ending in Costa Rica.

The celebrations in Costa Rica are starting today. Children light home-made lanterns and parade through the streets wearing traditional dress and performing traditional dances. Tomorrow bands from schools performing, street gatherings, parades, and fire works. Every Costa Rican enjoys the festivities as they see patriotic displays on the streets through out the day.

Costa Ricans are very proud people not only because of their freedom but also because they know that on this day their Army are their children dressed up with school uniforms. All students march in front of the government officials and that also includes the President of the Country, showing with joy and humbleness the three main colors of the Costa Rica national flag: Red, White, Blue.

The Motto is “Vivan Siempre el Trabajo y La paz” or “may work and peace live forever” Costa Rica will be always be a place to enjoy and inspired a PURA VIDA LIFESTYLE meaning happiness tranquility and peace.