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Where To Celebrate New Year’s Eve In Costa Rica




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Published on Wednesday, December 31, 2025
By the A.M. Costa Rica staff





As 2025 winds down and 2026 gets ready to make its entrance, it’s the perfect moment to celebrate what’s ahead. Whether you’re into an elegant dinner, a high-energy carnival vibe, or a tropical night out, Costa Rica has no shortage of ways to ring in the New Year. Take a look at these New Year’s Eve parties happening in the country and find the one that fits your style.



Celebrate New Year’s Eve with a vibrant Brazil Carnival–style dinner at the Radisson Hotel in San José. The evening begins at 7 p.m. and features festive flavors, lively energy, and a vibrant carnival atmosphere. Tickets are $160 for adults and $80 for children, and include dinner, a New Year’s toast, and a midnight carnival to ring in the year. Reservations are required, call 2010-6000 to book your table.



Ring in the New Year with a festive dinner and late-night celebration at D Sabana Hotel in San José. Dinner kicks off at 6 p.m., setting the tone for a full evening of good food and fun. Tickets are $80, with kids priced at $40, and include dinner, a New Year’s toast, and a midnight carnival to welcome the year in style. Reservations are required, call 4110-1100 to secure your spot.



Celebrate New Year’s Eve in the heart of the city at the Delta Aurola Hotel in San José. Dinner begins at 8 p.m., followed by a lively Hawaii-style carnival that brings tropical energy to the night. Tickets are $35 and include dinner and a celebratory toast. To reserve your table, call 2523-1000.



 





Go all out with a Tropical New Year’s Eve Dinner and Carnival at the InterContinental Hotel in San José. The party starts at 8 p.m. and delivers a full upscale experience with dinner, a New Year’s toast, and a high-energy carnival celebration. Tickets are $200, with children’s tickets available for $100. For reservations, call 2208-2100.



Spend New Year’s Eve by the beach at the Best Western Hotel in Jacó Beach, Puntarenas. The celebration begins at 9 p.m. and includes dinner, a carnival party, and all-inclusive accommodation for a full night of coastal fun. Prices are $200 for adults and $100 for kids. Reserve your place by calling 2643-1000.



Welcome the New Year at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in San José with a festive dinner and carnival-style celebration. The party starts at 7 p.m. and includes dinner and a lively carnival atmosphere. Prices are $150 for adults and $75 for children. To make reservations, call 2543-6000.



The Zapote Fair Amusement Rides in Zapote Fairland in San José offer another dose of classic holiday fun, featuring spinning rides, roller coasters, carousels, twists, and bumper cars. The fair also brings all the comfort food you expect this time of year, from caramelized apples and cotton candy to burgers, hot dogs, and beer. Tickets are available at the fair’s box office.






The Pedregal Fiesticas Show takes over the Pedregal Events Center in Heredia with an action-packed lineup that includes tie-down roping, bareback bull riding, barrel racing, and bull chasing. Food trucks and games add to the festive atmosphere. Tickets are available at the venue box office.



The 2025 New Year’s Eve Festival is set to be one of the biggest public celebrations in San José. Kicking off at 2 p.m. at the Hispanity Fountain (Fuente de la Hispanidad), the party brings live concerts, cultural vibes, food trucks, and nonstop energy all afternoon and night. The countdown wraps with a full-on fireworks show to welcome the New Year in style. It’s free, open to everyone, and perfect for anyone who wants to dance, eat, and party straight into the early hours of January 1.




From all of us at A.M. Costa Rica, we wish our readers a “Pura Vida” New Year 2026 filled with celebration, joy, and great moments ahead.


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