Traveling is not only for leisure and relaxation. It is also a way of learning others' culture so going for a vacation when there are festivals is a great idea.

Travelers will get to discover new things as they immerse themselves in local culture. And if you are heading to Latin America, Costa Rica is one of the best countries to visit for an unforgettable and unique cultural experience.

You can visit the country anytime of the year since there are festivals whole year round. However, if you would like to witness the biggest holiday fiestas to see everything from bullfighting to music fests, know the months when such festivals are held so you can't miss them.

Explore Costa Rica and see beyond its luxurious beaches and landscapes. Enjoy its traditions by joining any of these festivities:

Palmares Festival

This festival is Costa Rica's version of Octoberfest. It is held in the town of Palmares in San José. Palmares Festival is one of the fiestas where tourists can experience the authentic traditional Costa Rican culture.

Be thrilled with the bullfights, circus acts of international performers and horse parades. And as it is liken to the Octoberfest, the festivities overflow with beers. The celebration runs from Jan. 15 to Jan. 26.

Envision Festival

Envision Festival is a week of music. People can enjoy the performances of modern and traditional musicians. It is also a week when yoga, food and art are the highlights of the celebration.

This is a multicultural festival since people from other countries visit Costa Rica just to take part in this lively fiesta. This year, Envision Festival has been scheduled from Feb. 25 to Feb. 28.

El Juego De Los Diablitos

The name of the festival translates to "festival of the little devils." This can be experienced in the third week of February. The natives wear colorful masks and costumes which represents the village's known ancestral spirits.

Visitors who would like to witness this festivity will get to try out chicha (an alcoholic beverage made from corn), taste various local food and witness the reenactment of the villagers triumph over the Spanish conquerors via dancing. Finally, they can watch spectacular fireworks show as the celebration concludes.

Limon Carnaval

This one of the most popular fiestas in Costa Rica. This is celebrated just like the Mardi Gras. The festival is held during the weekend of Oct. 12. Expect rum drinking, loud music, dancing and rowdy parades during this festival. 

Another festival is called Festival de la Luz. It takes place in the second week of December, to kick off the Christmas and New Year's celebrations. Learn more about it through the clip below!