Costa Ricans celebrate the end of the year with traditional bullfighting. It is part of Las Fiestas de Zapote - a six-day festival taking place between Christmas and New Year. The Tico-style bullfights are very different from the Spanish ones. Here, anyone can jump into the ring and the bull is neither attacked nor killed. Hundreds of amateur bullfighters are injured every year. (AFP) | Voice of America

Costa Rica closes the year with a tradition that challenges what many think of as bullfighting. Known as toros a la tica, the celebrations bring together amateur bullfighters, festive crowds and charging bulls — all under strict rules that prohibit harming the animals. Rooted in history and community, the event offers a distinctive glimpse into Costa Rica’s cultural identity. #CostaRica #TorosALaTica #CulturalTraditions #LatinAmerica #EndOfYear #AnimalWelfare #Traditions #TravelCulture #CentralA