At a glance

• 205 years since independence from Spain
• 1821 year of the declaration
• 29 September 2026, 19:00 to 21:00 (2 hours)
• 5 Central American countries declared independence together

Costa Rica's Independence Day is 15 September. Its Costa Rica Independence Day Jakarta party was on 29 September. That two-week gap is normal for diplomatic life, where receptions often move to a date when guests can actually attend.

The Embassy of Costa Rica in Indonesia held the evening at Ayana Midplaza Hotel in Central Jakarta. In photos from the night, a speaker in dark batik stands at a glass podium. Indonesian and Costa Rican flags flank him, and a wall of weathered timber columns glows behind him.

What Is the Costa Rica Independence Day Reception in Jakarta?

It is the embassy's annual celebration of Costa Rica's independence from Spain, and this year marked the 205th anniversary. The host was Head of Mission Francisco José Masís Holdridge. It took place on Tuesday, 29 September 2026, from 19:00 to 21:00 at Ayana Midplaza Hotel, Jl. Jenderal Sudirman Kav 10-11, Jakarta Pusat.

 

 

 

 

 

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What Did Costa Rica Actually Celebrate?

In 1821, Costa Rica declared independence from Spain together with Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras and Nicaragua. That makes this a shared birthday for five countries, not one.

Here is the part worth sharing. The declaration was signed in Guatemala. News did not travel like it does on Instagram, so Costa Rica officially heard about its own independence almost a month later.

Why Did the Embassy Thank Indonesia?

Because the evening was about the relationship as much as the anniversary. On its Instagram account, the embassy wrote a message in Indonesian. Translated, it thanks Indonesia for its friendship and for its commitment to the values both nations share: democracy and peace.

"Thank you to Indonesia for the friendship and commitment to the values our two nations share: democracy and peace."  Embassy of Costa Rica in Indonesia, Instagram (translated from Indonesian)

Those two words fit Costa Rica well. The country abolished its army in 1948, and it is often cited as an example of a nation that chose peace over defence spending.

Why Does This Matter for Indonesian Readers?

Small diplomatic events like this shape trade, tourism, student exchanges and cultural ties. Costa Rica is far from Jakarta, and this is the kind of evening where the two countries get to know each other. It is also a reminder that a national day can be celebrated far from home, with a different crowd and a different city around it.