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Celebrating the Annexation of Nicoya: Honoring Guanacaste’s Rich and Diverse Cultural Legacy

Every July 25, Costa Rica celebrates one of its most important national holidays: the Annexation of Nicoya—a peaceful decision in 1824 by the people of the Nicoya region to join the young Republic of Costa Rica. In the northwestern province of Guanacaste, this day is not just about history—it’s a vibrant expression of cultural identity,…