july twenty fifth is the anniversary of the annexation of the beautiful province of guancaste to costa rica. this national holiday is celebrated with a week long festival filled with performances, parades, bullfights and many other lively activities. the significance of this day, forgotten by many, highlights the power of democracy that costa rica governs. it was in eighteen-twentyfour when the province of guanacaste, (nicaraguan state) asked to annex to costa rica. they provide some of the nicest beaces, and use their slogan: “de la patria por nuestra voluntad” means “part of the country by our own choice”.
