Tope de Nicoya- 25 julio
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- Tope de la Anexion = Guanacaste Days.
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- Celebrates the day when,
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- In 1812, Nicoya Peninsula left Nicaragua to join Costa Rica.
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- It’s a horse parade.
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- It’s a party.
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- It’s a family affair.
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- The horses were beautiful, strong and well groomed.
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- Like their riders.
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- Dancing horses.
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- It’s a friendly, relaxed parade.
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- Over 100 horses.
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- The afternoon starts in the cantina, where old friends meet over a beer.
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- When all the beer is gone, the parade can start.
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- But, just in case . . . .
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- A small band serenaded from the back of a truck.
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- Several “dedicados” wore red sashes.
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- Some of the horses were nervous.
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- Not used to being in town.
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- These are real working horses.
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- And real working cowboys.
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- A couple of “teams” sported matching shirts with ranch logos.
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- Big horse, little cowboy.
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- These boots are made for dancing (later in the cantina.)
Sandy-Shorts 
Great photos! Looking forward to becoming part of community.
Nice pictures!
Thanks for the kind words, you two.
Great coverage Lavae! I’m “sharing” on FB, especially for my 18 year old niece Ashley who owns a horse & excercises racehorses & has been at the Del Mar Race Track the last few days. She will really appreciate how beautiful & well trained these horses are. Anyone can see they are absolutely gorgeous. Look’s like it was a lot of fun. Did you catch Laura Chinchilla’s talk in the park? Your blog is the next best thing to being there! Muchas Gracias! Louise
Nice photos!
The kids were so cute!