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Celebrations across the country in honor of San Isidro, patron saint of farmers, blessing of animals and crops, parades and fairs.

Music, dance, theater and circus arts, exhibitions, workshops and book changes. The dance group Ex-Anima, songwriter Luis Angel Castro, Theatre Impromtu, actress Marcia Saborio, Cradle Swing, Dance Metamorphosis, Escats and the National Symphony Orchestra.
We highlight a show with 25 marimberos from the entire Central American region. Also Pato Barraza, Mekatelyu, Lucho Calavera y la Canalla, Sonámbulo Psicotropical, The Movement In Codes, Saint Legion, Infibeat, Park in the Space, Octopi, Moldo, Patiño Quintana y Los Ajenos.

Cuban singer Silvio Rodriguez is one of the founders of the movement called Nueva Trova that began in the '70s. Today at 66 years old, is very popular in Cuba and Spanish-speaking countries.

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Cost: from ₡17,000 to ₡60,000

Costa Rica has a Blue Zone... Pura Vida Blue.

A harmonious and pacifist society, a large and well preserved biodiversity, a country without an army since 1948, with ¼ of its territory maintained as wild life preserves and a country selected for the second time as the happiest country in the entire planet, add up to a series of positive and very unusual values in the present day world, all converging in a small country called Costa Rica. As if all these illustrious distinctions were not enough, Costa Rica also posses one other outstanding distinction: Nestled within its territory is the only Blue Zone in all of Latin America.

Blue Zones?

The Blue Zones are a few, small portions of the planet where people live much longer than the norm; areas where persons over 100 years old abound.

(You can read more about the Blue Zones concept in this prior article: RevistaUtopia.com/Guanacaste-Blue-Zone.aspx or by visiting the website of the authors of the study: BlueZones.com )

Although the study is an ongoing process, so far very few Blue Zones have been identified in the world, so few in fact that they can be counted with the fingers of a single hand, a widely open hand where the Nicoya peninsula would probably be the thumb.  The other 4 Blue Zones are smaller areas found in California, Japan, Italy and Greece.  Long, satisfying lives are abundant in Costa Rica’s Blue Zone, an area almost as extensive as the other 4 Blue Zones put together.

Throughout all of Guanacaste and doubly so in the Nicoya Peninsula, one can see an unusual number of young kids in their 80s, 90s or 100s, completely lucid and active, riding their bicycle, doing their shopping, fixing their home, cooking the meals for the family or even chopping firewood for the stove. And they are usually smiling!

The Nicoyan recipe for a long and happy life.

Truly there are no major secrets to the unusual longevity of the people of the Nicoya area.  Rather exist a group of clearly identified physical and social elements that together make the magic happen.

Physical elements:

· The rich mineral content of the subterranean water of the province – particularly its high content of calcium and magnesium – fortify the bones and muscles. In addition, the water also contributes a daily supplement of other minerals and ions essential for better functioning at the cellular level, especially for older adults.

· A diet rich in beans and corn have been identified as a beneficial and very healthy dietary combination.

· Regular physical activities, along with doing at least a little work each day without skipping.

· A dry and sunny climate, which is especially beneficial for the elderly, guarantees fewer respiratory illnesses and higher levels of vitamin D.

However, the Nicoyan prescription is not complete until we add the social and philosophical vision that guides the life of the centenarians.

Emotional elements:

· Having a life plan that has been thought out and customized for each individual.

· Living a life free of stress and free of negative thoughts.

· Cultivating solid social and family relationships.

· Appreciating life and living it with an optimistic outlook.

· Knowing (and never forgetting) how to enjoy, how to listen, how to rest and how to laugh…

Interesting, isn’t it?  Put like this it does not appear to be complicated at all!

Would you like to try this recipe? Just put all these ingredients together and mix them well. Then add a huge smile, several photos of your family and friends and a short list of the things most essential to your happiness. Knead all this slowly, cut it in small pieces, bake it for a while under the sun and it’s ready. You can start adding a bite of these healthy Nicoyan biscuits to each and every day!

This longevity recipe that these chefs of life have prepared in Nicoya has proven to be an effective formula, which – without a doubt – at least merits a try. None of the ingredients are hard to find or things that you can’t cultivate yourself.

A deep appreciation for life, drinking plenty of water, a diet rich in nutrients and minerals, good social, positive feelings, daily physical activity and a life plan to suit the individual – these are things that we can all start doing within a short time.

The recipe for a long life has already come out of its mold and is served on the table.

Those wise Nicoyan centenarians have lovingly unveiled their secrets for us and are inviting each and every one to learn from their experience so that we too, can achieve the benefits of their discoveries.

Are you ready to reach triple digits?   If so, adjust the colors on the canvas of your life and begin to include in your life some more of those Nicoyan hues, a little more of that life enlarging and positivist pigment called PuraVidaBlue!

Article courtesy of RevistaUtopia.com

12 DJ´s
42 Bands
12 Modern Art performances
42 Exhibitors of art.

Participaran más de 40 bandas Nacionales de diferentes géneros. Artistas de la moda y arte el arte tradicional, asi como circo callejero y demás expresiones artísticas invitadas al festival.

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One of the most successful songwriters Spanish international has an unforgettable concert. Sanz, an artist is much loved and admired by the Ticos. Costa Rica was included in the tour of South America and some cities in the United States. Spanish singer will perform singles from her latest album: The music is not played and some of his most successful song repertoire as broken heart.

A Catholic festival that is celebrated also in other coastal towns of Costa Rica. The celebrations include a parade of fishing boats and yachts decorated colorfully. One boat carries an image of the vigin of Puntarenas, La Virgen del Monte Carmelo, religious celebrations, parades, concerts, dances, sports competitions and fireworks.

It celebrates the annexation of Nicoya to Costa Rica, territory belonged to Nicaragua until 1824. This area is what is now known as the province of Guanacaste. This anniversary is celebrated with parties, dances, topes, cattle fairs, bull ridings and concerts in the major communities in Guanacaste.

You are invited to attend this important event. This year's event will benefit the following charity:
-Centro de Educacion y Nutricion (CEN) in Portegolpe.
-Colegio Academico in Playas del Coco.
-CRGAR Education and Professionalism Programs.
Your assistance and contribution will support our efforts in helping our community!