Santa Cruz Attractions
This small town and the surrounding districts have a population of over 15,000. Santa Cruz is known as the folklore center of Costa Rica and the Guanacaste province, and the national university has opened a building here dedicated to researching and celebrating traditional songs, dance and instruments. Santa Cruz offers visitors a true experience of life in a small Costa Rican town.
A fire in 1993 devastated Santa Cruz, burning down three blocks of the historic town center including the town landmark, Plaza de Los Mangos. Nevertheless, Santa Cruz maintains its reputation as a cultural center.
The best times to visit are during fiesta times in late July and during the annual rodeo/fiesta over the second week in January. There is traditional Guanacasteco dancing and food, as well as marimba music.
A fire in 1993 devastated Santa Cruz, burning down three blocks of the historic town center including the town landmark, Plaza de Los Mangos. Nevertheless, Santa Cruz maintains its reputation as a cultural center.
The best times to visit are during fiesta times in late July and during the annual rodeo/fiesta over the second week in January. There is traditional Guanacasteco dancing and food, as well as marimba music.
Bernabela Ramos Park
This modern park features statues with folklore themes. Across the street are a ruined clock tower and a modern church with attractive stained glass windows.
