Thousands of students are expected to take to the streets to celebrate Costa Rica's 190 years of independence. Starting on the 13th of September, the torch will be lit on the border of Penas Blancas at 10 am, thus commencing the cross country tour.

Samara On September 14 at 7 am students will tour the village center with the torch, and at 6 pm lanterns will be lit. On the15th a civic ceremony will be held at the school followed by a parade.

Nosara September 14, students of Serapio Lopez will collect the torch at the intersection of Santa Marta and deliver it to the Nosara highschool. At 6 pm, the light will take a classic route. The grand parade will be on September 15, early in the morning where all the participating schools in the area with bands, cheerleaders and school flags.

Nicoya The torch will make its journey through Nicoya on September 14 at 6 am, leaving the Recaredo Briceño park at 6 pm. All schools will sing the national anthem followed by a lantern parade. The parade begins at the park and tours the main streets of Nicoya. 15 school bands will take part in the parade.

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