San Isidro de El General, Costa Rica
In 1910, the village Quebrada de Los Hogs, Costa Rica was renamed San Isidro de El General. Saint Isidore the Laborer (c. 1070-1130), also known as Isidore the Farmer, is the Catholic Patron Saint of Farmers. Known for his kindness to the poor and animals, Isidore’s master discovered him praying while an angel was plowing for him. San Isidro de El General is an agricultural valley, as well as the he jumping-off point for trips to Chirripo National Park, which boats Costa Rica’s highest peak Cerro Chirripo (12,532 feet).
Costa Rica Tourism
january
- Fiesta Civica (through February)
- New Year's Day
march
- Day of San Jose
- Holy Week (through April)
april
- Juan Santamaria Day
may
- Dia del Boyero
- Labour Day
july
- Guanacaste Day
october
- Meeting of Cultures Day
november
- All Soul’s Day
december
- Christmas Day
