LIVING LIFE IN COSTA RICA blog: MOTHER'S DAY • DIA DE MADRE en Costa Rica - 15 de Agosto - Where to Celebrate Costa Rican Mother's Day

CURRENTLY the information below is from 2014. I will be adding 2015 things as I find them which based on how things are often done in Costa Rica - might not be till a week or so before! I'll indicate 2015 on those current ones but here's some interesting info & at least you have an idea on some of the places in the past for now.
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WHEN IS DIA DE MADRE IN COSTA RICA:

2015 - Saturday - AUGUST 15
(it's ALWAYS celebrated ON August 15. FYI - Costa Rica and Antwerp, Belgium are the only countries celebrating it this day. [for a list of when other countries celebrate Mother's Day go to: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mother%27s_Day

MOTHER'S DAY • DIA DE MADRE
in Costa Rica is one of THE BIGGEST "Holidays" in Costa Rica!!!

It's literally a national holiday where everyone gets the day off (or gets Double Pay), which means banks, government agencies, etc. will be closed

(and since it should have been a payday, most people will have gotten paid the day before on the 14th so lines will probably be long at the banks on the 14th)!!

NOTE: Since this is a legal holiday - the Driving Restrictions are NOT in enforcement on Friday.

THINGS LISTED BELOW:

RESTAURANTS • MEAL SPECIALS • RESTAURANTES • ESPECIALES DE COMIDA
SERVICES•PROMOTIONS • SERVICIOS•PROMOCIONES
ENTRETENIMIENTO • ENTERTAINMENT
GETAWAYS • ESCAPADAS

HOW IS DIA DE MADRE CELEBRATED IN COSTA RICA?

In Costa Rica, it seems the typical way to celebrate Dia de Madre are to:

• Go out to eat (so reservations are best)
• Eat at home (yes - believe it or not some mom's STILL have to cook their own Mother's Day meals!!)

• Go to the cemeteries to visit mom's that have crossed over.

• If it falls close to a weekend - LOTS of people will take advantage and go to the beach or the mountains.

Do you know anyone else doing something for Mother's Day anywhere around CR??

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This is an AWESOME article with ideas for Gifts for mom - unlike any other article I've seen in a LONG TIME!! It's REALLY thinking of HER NEEDS and FANTASIES!!

Costa Rica Mother’s Day: The 10 Gifts For Mom She Wants But Never Gets - QCostaRica.com/2014/08/11/costa-rica-mothers-day-the-ten-gifts-for-mom-she-wants-but-never-gets

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The Tico Times did an interesting Buyer Beware story exposing how not every "sale" is really a SALE for Mother's Day:
TicoTimes.net/2014/08/12/watch-out-for-mothers-day-sales-tricks-says-costa-ricas-economy-ministry

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(NOTE: be forewarned that Nicaragua celebrates May 30 in case you plan on making a border crossing around then as that crossing could give you a 3-5+ hour wait in line!! Panama is December 8)

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(did you know that the celebration of Mother's Day began in the U.S.?? Surprised?? What I WAS surprised at was that it did NOT start as a Hallmark Moment$$$$$. It started back in the early 1900's when Anna Jarvis first started the tradition to honor her mom and the work she was doing - but by the early 1920's - sure enough - Hallmark made it what it is today [sadly - much about the $$$$]). Actually, it started officially being celebrated 100 years ago this year. Learn more at - RanchoMargot.com/mothers-day-turns-100

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WHERE TO CELEBRATE DIA DE MADRE AROUND COSTA RICA:
ESCAZU

facebook.com/LeMonastere

Le Monastere

ESPANOL:
Los invitamos a celebrar con nosotros ese día tan especial para festejar a las mamas por ese amor, apoyo y comprensión que brindan sin condiciones. Obsequiaremos a cada mama una botella de vino. Estará también la opción de escoger del menú "à la carte". Haga su reservación al 2228-8515 o 2228-8516. El viernes 15 abrimos desde MEDIO DIA, jornada continua hasta las 10:30 de la noche.Los esperamos!

ENGLISH:
We invite you to celebrate with us this special to celebrate moms for that love, support and understanding to provide unconditional day. Marshmallow on each breast a bottle of wine (I have NOT CLUE what this means - it was a TranslateGoogle.com thing. You can also order off their "à la carte" menu.
RESERVATIONS:
2-228-8515 or 2-228-8516.
SPECIAL FRIDAY HOURS:
12pm/Noon-Mid-Day till 10:30pm

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The Muse at the Beacon Hotel

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CIUDAD COLON

te invitamos mañana a que celebrés con nosotros ‘El Día de La Madre’. Te ofrecemos un menú especial con entrada, 3 opciones de plato fuerte para elegir y un rico postre. Hacé tu reservación al correo: maya.lounge@yahoo.com Para más información ver el siguiente link --> http://conta.cc/1oz9H75

2 options - 1 and 2 are 9,450 colones and option 3 is 10,450 colones. The dishes include the 3 main courses: appetizer, main course and dessert. It is important to mention that the prices don’t include the 10% service tax.
We invite tomorrow who celebrated with us 'Mother's day'. We offer you a special menu with appetizer, 3 choices of main dish to choose from and a rich dessert. Do your reservation email: maya.lounge@yahoo.com for more information at: link-conta.cc/1oz9H75

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SAN JOSE

2015
COSTA RICA TENNIS CLUB
(open to the public)
"Enjoying my Mom" • “Disfrutando con mi Mamá”

WHEN•DONDE:
Saturday August 8, 2015 - 9am
INCLUDES•INCLUYE • Delicious Breakfast • Rico desayuno
• A motivational talk (in Spanish)•Con el motivador by "Mauricio Corrales"
• Seranading•Serenata with "Duvalier Quiros"

PRECIO•PRICE:
12,000
PRE-PAID Reservations are a MUST as seating is LIMITED
Reservas PAGADOS-PRE son de visita obligada como asientos es LIMITED
DEADLINE:
July 20
CONTACT:
2-232-1266 xt 263

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LINDORA • POZOS DE SANTA ANA

facebook.com/NaansCurries

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SAN JOSE

facebook.com/events/429410620530610

Tin Jo
(tell Maria Vicki Connected you!!)

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Jueves el 14 a Domingo el 17 de agosto de 2014
La Mamá come GRATIS… GRATIS… GRATIS La familia TODO LO QUE USTED PUEDA COMER Por Solo ₡3.950 + imps por persona. 12:00md a 11:00pm Oferta valida únicamente para consumo en el restaurante. No necesita sacar reservación

Thursday-Sunday - August 14-17, 2014 - 12pm/noon-11pm
Mom Eats FREE ... FREE ... FREE!!
PLUS - everyone else - All-You-Can-Eat for only 3,950-c
Offer valid only for consumption in the restaurant.
No need to take reservation.

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Dia de la Madre, encargue con tiempo
facebook.com/events/415773221896894

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SANTA ANA

facebook.com/CafeLagoCR
No se pierda nuestro fin de semana de la Madre con Petting zoo el viernes, música en vivo el domingo 17 desde el mediodía y un menú especial para consentirla. Todas las madres recibirán una sangría de cortesía. Reservas al 2203-8225.

Do not miss our Mother's Day weekend with petting zoo on friday, live music on sunday at noon and a special menu to pamper her. All mothers will receive a complimentary Sangría. Reservations at 2203-8225.

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GRECIA:

Doña Carmen
facebook.com/profile.php?id=100005949649457

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QUEPOS:
Raphael's Terrazas
Facebook.com/events/713398645379990

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PUNTARENAS:
Soda Ledita
facebook.com/events/682612391807458

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CARIBBEAN:

facebook.com/events/1498728830365551
Le Cameleon
Cocles Beach - Puerto Viejo

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SERVICES•PROMOTIONS • SERVICIOS•PROMOCIONES

MASAJE PARA EMBARAZADAS DE MAMÁ de Mamá-a-ser
MAMAS y EMBARAZADAS. Del 11 al 16 de Agosto C 15000 la sesion de masaje CELESTIAL con Konrad o Tea Ionescu. reservar al 60441819, 86996416

MASSAGE FOR MOM'S PREGNANT MOM'S-TO-BE
11 to 16 August - 15,000-c
CELESTIAL the massage session or Tea Konrad Ionescu 6-044-1819, 8-699-6416

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