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Events and festivals in Costa Rica's Central Pacific
Central Pacific Costa Rica

Events & Festivals

From world-class billfish tournaments to community farmers markets and turtle nesting season: here's what's happening along the Central Pacific coast.

July 2026

Nature

Olive Ridley Turtle Nesting Season

July 1, 2026 – November 30, 2026

📍 Playa Hermosa

Peak nesting season for olive ridley sea turtles (Lepidochelys olivacea) on the protected sections of Playa Hermosa. Female turtles crawl ashore at night betwee...

Weekly & Monthly Events

Community gatherings that happen on a regular schedule; no tickets needed, just show up.

Community

Los Sueños Marina Village Farmers Market

Every Thursday · 3pm-7pm

📍 Los Sueños

Weekly community market at Marina Village bringing together local farmers, artisans, prepared food vendors, and live music. Fresh organic produce from the Centr...

Community

Jacó Organic Farmers Market

Every Friday · 4pm-8pm

📍 Jacó: Plaza Coral

Weekly community market at Plaza Coral featuring local organic produce, artisan goods, prepared foods, and live music. One of the Central Pacific's best farmers...

Community

Playa Hermosa Beach Cleanup

First Saturday of each month · 7am-9am

📍 Playa Hermosa

Monthly volunteer beach cleanup organized by local surf shops, conservation groups, and community members. Volunteers gather at the main beach access to collect...

Plan Your Trip Around the Action

Tournament week, turtle season, or a quiet market evening; our concierge team books your stay around what matters to you.