On Saturday, the 14th, there was a big party at Olga’s bar in Pelada Beach as celebrated the reopening and remodeling after more than 20 years of serving the public. Among the new touches was the inauguration of a performance area for artists where the karaoke area used to be. While they continue with the same Tico menu, now the portions are much bigger. 

The party started at 1 pm with DJ Maritza in charge of the music.  By 3 pm the Guanacestecan group GuanaVibra debuted for the first time in front of the ocean infusing great vibes from their reggae roots with Latin rhythms.    

The feasting continued into the evening and Olga’s filled with even more people who came to wait for the Costa Rican group Calavera y la Canalla. A little after 8:30, Calavera y la Canalla came out on the scene full of energy and ready to have the best time, moving their bodies to the rhythm of rumba, salsa, cumbia, meringue, reggae and rock.  

Lucho, the group’s singer, said he felt very relaxed at Olga’s because, unlike in concerts in San Jose, here the people don’t know him and, when he saw people dancing he felt happier than ever. 

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