{
  "id": 5992374,
  "title": "Limón Carnival 2026 in Costa Rica: Caribbean Color Around the Día de las Culturas in October",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/limon-carnival-2026-in-costa-rica-caribbean-color-around-the-dia-de",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-06T14:35:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Rio Times",
    "slug": "the-rio-times",
    "url": "https://www.riotimesonline.com/limon-carnival-2026-costa-rica-october-caribbean-coast-dia-de-las-culturas/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Costa Rica's Caribbean capital, Puerto Limón, will be bursting with vibrant parades, calypso music and elaborate comparsas during the 2026 Limón Carnival. This annual celebration takes place around October 12, the Día de las Culturas, marking cultural diversity in the country. Puerto Limón's carnival stands out as the loudest and most colorful of the year, drawing expats and locals alike to revel in the Afro-Caribbean festivities.\n\nThe carnival's roots trace back to 1949, originating from Puerto Limón's Jamaican-descended community that built Costa Rica's Caribbean railroads and ports. Calypso legend Walter Ferguson, who recorded music from his Cahuita home, remains the tradition's revered patron. Most expats are familiar with Costa Rica's Pacific side; however, the Limón Carnival is a compelling reason to travel east.\n\nThe parade's exact date can be confirmed on the Limón municipal channels, as it may shift annually around the October 12 holiday. Accommodation should be booked early, as October offers the Caribbean coast's drier window. Puerto Limón is a two and a half hour drive from San José via Route 32 through Braulio Carrillo National Park's cloud forest. Visitors can also travel to Cahuita or Puerto Viejo and take day trips to experience the carnival's unique atmosphere.",
  "summary": "Limón Carnival 2026 brings Costa Rica's biggest Caribbean celebration to Puerto Limón around the October 12 Día de las Culturas — parades, calypso and carnival queens. The post Limón Carnival 2026 in Costa Rica: Caribbean Color Around the Día de las Culturas in October appeared first on The Rio Times .",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}