Juan Santamaria Day
Celebrated annually on April 11th, Juan Santamaria Day honors the legacy of Juan Santamaria, a national hero of Costa Rica. The day marks the anniversary of a pivotal event in Costa Rican history, the Battle of Rivas, which took place on that day in 1856 during the Filibuster War.
- Origin: Costa Rica
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