Serious Delays At Nicaragua-Costa Rican Border: Tuesday September 13

Serious Delays At Nicaragua-Costa Rican Border: Tuesday September 13

  • Crossing over of the Independence Torch affecting services at Peñas Blancas
  • Customs office restricted hours delaying immigration check-in and check-out
  • Freights only permitted to pass through with perishable goods until event has concluded

Torch bearers are passing their way though the Nicaragua-Costa Rican border on Tuesday 13th September, heading towards Cartago in time for the Independence Day ceremonies.  This annual event is expected to hold-up customs and immigration operations on the day with the expectation normal services will resume once the Independence Torch protocols are over.

All freights will be held back with only perishable goods allowed through between the hours of 6:00am and 8:00am with also a warning of traffic bottlenecks along the Inter-American highway on both sides of the border.

Independence Day in Costa Rica: Thursday 15th September

Serious Delays At Nicaragua-Costa Rican Boarder: Tuesday September 13

From Peñas Blancas, the torch bearers will be traveling the 386 kilometers by land to Cartago for the Independence Day ceremonies in the Viejo Metropoli (Old Metropolis) on Thursday, September 15.  This year marks the 195th anniversary of the Independence of Central America from Spain with Costa Rica enjoying a National Holiday.

Celebrations throughout Costa Rica on the 195th Anniversary of Independence Day

Independence day in Costa Rica

Traditionally, school children march through the streets to the beat of their drums, wearing Costa Rican regalia and dancing in celebration.  Most towns and cities have flags displayed everywhere with the gringo´s congregating together in demonstration of their patriotism since becoming fully independent in 1838.

A DAY TO BE PROUD: COSTA RICA´S INDEPENDENCE DAY 15TH SEPTEMBER 2016

Independence day in Costa Rica

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