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Independence of Costa Rica

Costa Rica gained independence from Spain in 1821 as part of the broader Central American independence movement. However, due to its remote location, Costa Ricans did not learn of their independence for over a month after it was officially declared. Today, Costa Rica celebrates its independence on September 15th, sharing the date with other Central American countries. Festivities include raising the national flag, patriotic parades with school bands and traditional costumes, and enjoying typical Costa Rican food. Independence Day is celebrated in a peaceful and family-oriented environment across the country.

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Independence of Costa Rica

Costa Rica gained independence from Spain in 1821 as part of the broader Central American independence movement. However, due to its remote location, Costa Ricans did not learn of their independence for over a month after it was officially declared. Today, Costa Rica celebrates its independence on September 15th, sharing the date with other Central American countries. Festivities include raising the national flag, patriotic parades with school bands and traditional costumes, and enjoying typical Costa Rican food. Independence Day is celebrated in a peaceful and family-oriented environment across the country.

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Costa Rica

Costa Rica
How Did Costa Rica Gain Independence?
It was a long and hard-fought struggle, but eventually most of the Spanish colonies broke
free. As part of New Spain, it was the Mexican war which was most important for Costa
Rica independence. ( because they joined to Mexican empire and then became
independent) Luckily for the Costa Ricans, the province was the most remote part of New
Spain. The fighting did not affect them directly and they avoided the violence which
plagued places like Mexico and Peru. On the 15th of September 1821, the whole of
Central America officially broke free from Spanish rule and was independent for the first
time in its history. Thanks to its remoteness and the lack of technology at the time, the
Ticos did not find out that they were independent until over a month later. The decision
had been made in Guatemala and it took several weeks for the news to travel all the
way down to Costa Rica. Nevertheless, when it arrive, the news met with great
celebration. Today the 15th of September is still celebrated as the day of Costa Rica
independence. It shares this date in with Nicaragua, Honduras, El Salvador, and
Guatemala.

Following the independence, the first constitution of the country was soon embraced.
The celebration of the first elections in Costa Rica was held in December, 1821. The first
elected Chief of State was Juan Mora Fernández, whom has done much for the
advancement of his country and people.

How they celebrate it?


Is celebrated with much joy and cheerfulness. The national holiday is marked by
raising the National Flag, patriotic parades and the singing of the National Anthem.
Even though September 15th is Costa Rica’s official Independence Day, festivities will
begin on the 14th, with the reenactment of the notification of Costa Rica’s liberation
carrying the ‘freedom torch’; They will use homemade lanterns symbolizing the original
freedom torch.

Another important parade takes place on the morning of the 15th. School bands march
along with children wearing traditional dresses, dancing at the beat of drums and lyres.
During the vibrant and colorful processions, Costa Ricans, young and old alike, sit on
sidewalks and enjoy the parade in a peaceful, friendly and family oriented environment.
There is typical Costa Rica food for sale in stands along the roads, such as arroz con pollo
(rice and chicken), tamales, fried yucca, black beans and rice, fried plantains, rice
pudding, coconut flan, and tres leches (three milk cake.)
Independence Day activities at commercial centers and other communal places are also
very popular and free to the public, offering folkloric shows, typical dancing, great music
and more.

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