Juego de los Diablitos Rey Curre

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Carnival & ParadeRey Curre
DatesDates TBA · Usually FebruaryCheck locally before booking
Duration3 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forMasks, paradesRey Curre's staging shares its historical
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: CRC
CategoryCarnival & ParadeFestival type
The story

Juego de los Diablitos Rey Curre in Rey Curre

Rey Curre, also known by its Boruca-language name Yimba, stages its own Juego de los Diablitos each first weekend of February, distinct in timing and community organisation from the related observance held in neighbouring Boruca over the New Year period. Both share the same historical re-enactment of documented Spanish-conquest resistance, with masked diablito performers symbolically defeating a bull-costumed figure representing the conquistadors.

Rey Curre, known also by its Boruca-language name Yimba, stages its own version of the Juego de los Diablitos each year during the first weekend of February, a distinct staging from the related observance held in the neighbouring Boruca community from 30 December through 2 January.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Rey Curre's staging shares its historical core with Boruca's version but is organised, timed and performed independently by a distinct community, making the two an unusually well-documented case of one indigenous tradition maintained in parallel by two neighbouring but separate Boruca-speaking settlements

02

The mystery stays covered

Its February timing, distinct from Boruca's New Year period observance, gives visitors two genuinely separate opportunities within the same broader cultural tradition rather than one single fixed date

03

The city starts moving

Costa Rica's Ministry of Culture and Youth actively promoting public attendance at Rey Curre's specific staging reflects a documented openness to respectful outside participation distinct from more closed ceremonial traditions

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Masked diablito performers stage a symbolic battle against a bull-costumed figure representing Spanish conquistadors

Water and renewal

Living ritual

re-enacting documented sixteenth-century resistance history

The sacred route

Living ritual

organised and timed independently from the related Boruca community staging of the same broader tradition

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually February

Getting around

Use Rey Curre transport around the venue or route first; event-day controls can change normal timing.

What to wear

Light, breathable clothing suits the southern Pacific region's warm February climate; modest, respectful dress is appropriate given the ritual's cultural significance to the Rey Curre...

Safety

Keep valuables light, set a meeting point, and give processions room to move.

Where to stay

Stay near workable transport in Rey Curre, especially if the event runs late or streets close.

Tickets/cost

Many carnival moments are public, but confirm paid areas or stands before travel.

Language/currency

CRC

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map8.98 N, 83.27 WOpen in Google Maps

Rey Curre, Puntarenas, Costa Rica

Nearest airportBAI — Buenos Aires
TransportUse Rey Curre transport around the venue or route first; event-day controls can change normal timing.
Stay areaStay near workable transport in Rey Curre, especially if the event runs late or streets close.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Rey Curre via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Rey Curre, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for February.Compare faresFestival gearLight, breathable clothing suits the southern Pacific region's warm February climate; modest, respectful dress is appropriate given the ritual's cultural significance to the Rey Curre community. Sturdy shoes help given the rural, unpaved terrain typical of indigenous territory settings.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Costa Rica and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Juego de los Diablitos Rey Curre?

Juego de los Diablitos Rey Curre is listed for Past edition: 6–8 February 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Juego de los Diablitos Rey Curre take place?

The festival is listed in Rey Curre, Costa Rica. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

3 days is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Rey Curre, Puntarenas, Costa Rica

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Official URLadminsi.cultura.cr
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually February
Source statusOfficial source linked
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