This year, the Fiestas of Nosara drew a big crowd with thousand of people in attendance. The main event in the arena saw rodeo riders from all over Guanacaste, Nicaragua, Brasil and United Estates. The participants in the arena were a good mix of tourists and locals. The Tope, held on January 28, was equally successful drawing about 250 people.

A rider is tossed from a bull while festival participants rush in to distract, no one was hurt.

One of riders walks out to the center of the ring, this year featured riders from all over Guanacaste and also Nicaragua and the United
States.

A young rodeo fan watches the introductions before the start of the first game.

Festival cowboys stand ready waiting for the start of the first event during Friday 27th at the rodeo.

A cowgirl sits on her horse in the shade of a tree at the Tope at the fiestas of Nosara.

A horn player leads the house band near the food area of the Tope, throughout the event they would burst into song.

Staying cool at the Tope means staying in the shade, he found some on top of a truck, under a tree.

A cowboy 'tap dances' with his horse on a wooden box. Trotting on the spot was one of the informal skills competitions at the Tope.
As the horse trots on the wooden boards the horseshoes make a tapping sound.