Easter celebrations in Costa Rica blend Catholic rituals with local customs passed down through generations. Throughout the country, towns and villages come alive with religious ceremonies, vibrant processions, and festive markets.

While Holy Week is marked nationwide, each region adds its own flair. In many areas, locals dress in traditional robes and walk historic streets carrying religious statues and symbols in elaborate processions.

The Catholic Church, led by the Archdiocese of San José, the oldest Catholic organization in the country with more than 100 churches, organizes Holy Week activities throughout Costa Rica.

The Archdiocese welcomes the public to attend its events, which include Mass, outdoor processions, and prayers held in churches across every town.

In downtown San José, processions will feature live performances depicting scenes from Jesus' final days, accompanied by music from the San José Municipal Band.

On Palm Sunday, April 13, the event begins with a procession at 9 a.m., commemorating Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem. The procession will travel from the Merced Church to the Metropolitan Cathedral.

On Monday, April 14, the Way of Sorrows (Via Crucis) begins at 7 p.m., starting at the Borbon Market and ending at the Municipal Handicrafts Market.

On Tuesday & Wednesday, April 15–16, the Holy Farm Blessing will take place at 8 a.m. in San José's Central Park and other central parks around the country. A live concert featuring the Zuriel Catholic Chorus and Philharmonic will be held at 6:30 p.m. at the Metropolitan Cathedral.

On Maundy Thursday, April 17, the procession begins at 8 p.m., proceeding from the Metropolitan Cathedral to the Dolorosa Church.

On Good Friday, April 18, two major processions are planned. The first event begins at 10:30 a.m., a procession will leave the Soledad Church and head to San José's Central Park, commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus. Later, at 6 p.m., the Holy Burial Procession will circle the streets surrounding the Metropolitan Cathedral.

On Holy Saturday, April 19, the Virgin Mary Mourning Procession begins at 4 p.m., starting at the Soledad Church and ending at the Metropolitan Cathedral.

On Easter Sunday, April 20, the final procession of the week begins at 10 a.m., departing from the Merced Church and ending at the Metropolitan Cathedral to commemorate the Resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Celebrating Easter in Costa Rica is a meaningful and enriching experience, with each city and region offering its own unique take on these sacred traditions.