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I (Vicki Skinner - aka "THE Sarong Goddess") created this blog in 2007 to share DETAILED Finds•Lists•Info•Events•Experiences to help bring more EASE to people living in, visiting or thinking of moving to Costa Rica since DETAILS are NOT easy to find!
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Wednesday, December 4, 2013

EmbrujArte 2013 - Costa Rica's PREMIER ARTISAN Fair - Escazu

Our site has THE MOST DETAILED information on EmbrujArte:
Feria EmbrujArte - 2013

Friday•Biernes - Sunday•Domingo
December • Diciembre 6-8 - 2013  - 

The LARGEST ART FESTIVAL in Central America, with the participation of more than 100 national and international artists gathered in one place, displaying their finest creations.

 La fiesta artística más grande de centroamérica, con la participación de más de 100 artistas nacionales e internacionales reunidos en un solo lugar, exhibiendo sus mejores creaciones.

Artisan Exhibition - Feria de Arte y Artesanias

Here's a video from past EmbrujArte shows
youtu.be/DhbniRBVfEQ


This is THE PREMIER Artisan Events of Costa Rica (and their 6th show!!) with 
OVER 100 artisans showing/selling 2,500 pieces of art, jewelry and great Holiday GIFTS!!

FUN for the WHOLE family!!!! 
(well behaved pets on leashes are allowed)

SPONSORED by the FABULOUS architectural magazine 
Estilos and Casas  

FOODS
Cafeteria/Tipico, Hot Dogs, el Gourmet Vegetarian

ENTERTAINMENT
Cultural Activities (schedule pending)



ENTRANCE:
FREE!!!



CROWDS

Note that it can get REALLY PACKED Friday and Saturday nights and Saturday during parts of the day, so if you like less crowds - come off hours!!  Also, remember, it's Rainy Season still so there IS always the chance for afternoon rain) 

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WHERE•DONDE:
ESCAZU (San Rafael)
On Calle Vieja (the old/main road on the West side) - 1 block/100 meters West of the Scotia Split•Mas x Menos - in the soccer field - in front of the San Rafael church - and across from the school - JUST East of Plaza Colonial.


(across the street from the new
KATE Fine Linens and Bath 

store that's opening SOON!!)
facebook.com/KateFineLinens

(NOTE this is NOT "Plaza San Rafael de Escazu" that the organizers call it - the strip mall which is 3 blocks West)


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GETTING THERE

GOOGLE MAP

Parking is ONLY on the street which can be VERY challenging here so perhaps you may consider taking a bus or taxi to this event.  

For my list of English-Speaking Taxi Drivers check out:


DRIVING
Take the Pista del Sol highway and get off at the WalMart exit.  Go South 4 lights to the Scotia Split and veer Right (you do NOT stop at the light.  The stop light is ONLY for people continuing up the hill!!).  Parking is in on the street (there will be guys helping you park - for a tip or set price depending on where you are).

BUS
The blue Santa Ana-Calle Vieja bus (do NOT take a Pista bus) starts inside the Coca-Cola Bus Terminal and drops you off caddy-corner to it.  Regular Escazu buses go up the hill and drop off after 1 blocks after the Scotia Split.  Get off the bus & go immediately Right and then turn Left at that corner (BEFORE Mas x Menos) and walk down one block.


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BOOTHS
This event is JUST for
Sculptures, Painters and Jewelry 
and they only have a certain amount of spaces for each category 

BOOTH SPACE STILL AVAILABLE:
Booths in 2012 were 225,000-c


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CONTACT:
FeriaEmbrujArte@gmail.com  •  2-224-8485
(last year -
2-224-0405 • 2-234-3189 • 2-234-3179
(Johnny Gomez is one of the few people in the office I've found that speaks some English - CReativosec@yahoo.com)


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ACCOMMODATIONS IN ESCAZU
Where Participating Artists•People Attending 
EmbrujArte Can Stay in Escazu:

Do you live further away and seeking a place to stay in Escazu or just don't want to drive that distance after an exhausting day?  Here are a few of the Accommodations we trust/suggest:

MODERATE ($65-$110 + 13% tax):



CASA LAURIN
(2-289-4198 / 1-202-506-9007-US / http://CasaLaurin.com / facebook.com/CasaLaurinCostaRica  •  Skype - CasaLaurin - 
PLEASE tell her Vicki Connected you!

Casa Laurin is a more upscale B and B with a VERY service-oriented host - Ginnette located in Trejos Montelegre de Escazu.


EMBRUJARTE EXCLUSIVE SPECIAL
$65 Cash rate including tax for 3+ nights 
$65 + tax = $74 for 1-2 nights. 
Valid ONLY on arrivals BY December 7, 2013
Best room available at time of check-in!

Perks are FREE Secure Parking (1st come/first serve), breathtaking mountain views and balconies from some rooms, digital TV with DVD player, coffeemaker, alarm clock, room safe, hair dryer and bathrobes.  DELICIOUS FULL Breakfast included.  Free Wifi.  Free calls to USA and Canada.




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BUDGET ($40-$65 + 13% tax):
(the view you go to bed to every night at Hotel Pico Blanco!  It's like twinkling Gold Dust!!)

HOTEL PICO BLANCO
(http://HotelPicoBlanco.com / 2-228-1908 
PLEASE tell Steven [night] or Larry [days] Vicki Connected you!)

Any artists seeking a cheap place to stay in Escazu  - Hotel Pico Blanco has rooms that are QUIET/PEACEFUL with INCREDIBLE views of the WHOLE Central Valley and they're just $40/night and $65/n (+13% tax). It's an older more rustic hotel but they have hot water and cable tv - though note they are WAYYYY up in the mountains near the village of San Antonio de Escazu!!!   WiFi is only in the Common Areas (restaurant and bar) and cell phones can be a bit iffy in the rooms.  NOTES:  They have a steep, curvy, narrow driveway so your car must be able to maneuver it.  E- me if you want a few reliable pirata/pirate, red or English-speaking taxi drivers or other information on where to eat in this little village).

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