The Typical Traditions of Alajuela

  

The “polilla” dance: This is a dance that is made in the downtown, in a park named Juan Santa María. This dance is one of the biggest traditions of this province. This is part of the celebration of April 11^th. 

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11^th April Parades:  This parades bring to Alajuela people of all ages and places around the country. Bands for schools and other communities go to this place to play music and present different dances in order to commemorate the national hero, Juan Santa María. 

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The Mango Party: Because of the weather, this province is well know for the lot of mango trees you can find in here. All the years in July month of every year. In this party you can find parades, music, buy handcrafts and have a lot of food make with mango.  

 

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