Costa Rica country guide: capital, Independence Day, and colours (PT)
📍 Costa Rica
Theme Independence Day 2027
Costa Rica is marked on this page by the facts that stay useful all year: the capital is San Jose, the national observance is Independence Day on 15 September, and the national colours are blue and red. Costa Rica marks 15 September 1821, when Central America declared independence from Spain.
Capital and region (PT)
San Jose is the capital. Costa Rica sits in the American time region, on the America/Costa_Rica clock. National ceremonies for Independence Day are centred there.
The national day
The next Independence Day is Wednesday, 15 September 2027. Costa Rica marks 15 September 1821, when Central America declared independence from Spain. Locally it is called Día de la Independencia. The year on this page follows that next date, so it changes after the observance passes.
Colours and how the day looks
The national colours are blue and red. Streets, schools and public buildings use them on Independence Day. The image on this page is an original ToolSphare poster painted in those colours.
Independence Day FAQs
What is the capital of Costa Rica?
The capital is San Jose.
When is the next Independence Day?
The next date is Wednesday, 15 September 2027.
What are the national colours?
The national colours are blue and red.
What does the national day mark?
Costa Rica marks 15 September 1821, when Central America declared independence from Spain.
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