--- title: Sunday, September 8th, 2019. description: In this Daily, we talk about the events around the town and the country, including a Costa Rican Independence Day Brunch as well as some news in forest fire prevention in national parks of Costa Rica image: https://thedaily.lascatalinascr.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/170606_TL_CR_drone_3_137-600x361-1.jpg --- # Sunday, September 8th, 2019. [mailto:?subject=I%20wanted%20you%20to%20see%20this%20site&body=https://thedaily.lascatalinascr.com/daily-september-8th-2019](mailto:?subject=I%20wanted%20you%20to%20see%20this%20site&body=https://thedaily.lascatalinascr.com/daily-september-8th-2019) [Book](https://www.lascatalinascr.com/section/booking) In this Daily: Events Around Costa Rica, and Upcoming Costa Rican Independence Day Brunch Today, we take a look both around town and around Costa Rica. There’s some news regarding forest fire prevention, a new Costa Rican tourism campaign, and a special event for Costa Rican Independence Day.  ![Costa Rican Independence Day, Las Catalinas, National Parks of Costa Rica](https://thedaily.lascatalinascr.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/043_Las-Catalinas_Fotos-Pablo-Cambronero_web-600x401-2.jpg?width=600&height=401&name=043_Las-Catalinas_Fotos-Pablo-Cambronero_web-600x401-2.jpg) ### Costa Rica’s Exemplary Job Preventing Forest Fires First, an excellent example set for Central America by SINAC and their Incendios Forestales Teams throughout the nation. Satellite imaging from FIRMS, the fire prevention software created by NASA, shows Costa Rica vastly ahead of neighboring countries in terms of fire prevention.  ![Costa Rican Independence Day, Las Catalinas, National Parks of Costa Rica](https://thedaily.lascatalinascr.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/69768323_2389744854443692_8271245312807403520_o-600x373-1.jpg?width=600&height=373&name=69768323_2389744854443692_8271245312807403520_o-600x373-1.jpg) Photo Credit of NASA and SINAC SINAC, whose many [roles and responsibilities](http://blog.lascatalinascr.com/daily-august-28th-2019/) were touched on in a previous Daily, credited the country’s comprehensive forest fire prevention plans and the work of Costa Ricans throughout the country in protecting our ecosystems. Staying vigilant about forest fires is a crucial part of life in Guanacaste, since tropical dry forest is a high risk for fires. This is why the Las Catalinas Incendios Forestales team’s track record of zero uncontrolled fires on property is particularly impressive. Their work and outreach in the community are one of many valuable efforts keeping Costa Rica national parks and reserves beautiful and full of life.   ### ICT Launches “Only the Essentials” Tourism Campaign Also notable this week was the launch of a new “only the Essentials” campaign by ICT, the Costa Rican tourism board.  The campaign focuses on Costa Rica as a way to get back to the basics, and “connect with the essence of life: nature, well-being, culture and adventure.” Four key elements of life in the country, and a vision for Costa Rican tourism (and Costa Rican living) that town embraces wholeheartedly.  ![Costa Rican Independence Day, Las Catalinas, National Parks of Costa Rica](https://thedaily.lascatalinascr.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/170606_TL_CR_drone_3_137-600x361-1.jpg?width=600&height=361&name=170606_TL_CR_drone_3_137-600x361-1.jpg) ### Weekly Event Spotlight This week’s event spotlight is the Día de la Independencia brunch hosted by the Santarena Hotel this Sunday at 10am.  September 15th marks the 198th anniversary of Costa Rican independence from Spain. To start the national holiday’s celebrations, Santarena will be hosting a brunch themed around a blend of local cuisine and brunch favorites.  To make a reservation, [reach out to concierge](mailto:concierge@lascatalinascr.com).  ## See related posts ## [Sunday, August 11th, 2019.](https://thedaily.lascatalinascr.com/daily-august-11th-2019) [In this Daily: Día de la Madre (Costa Rican Mother’s Day) and the Week Ahead](https://thedaily.lascatalinascr.com/daily-august-11th-2019) [Read more](https://thedaily.lascatalinascr.com/daily-august-11th-2019) ## [Monday, November 18th, 2019.](https://thedaily.lascatalinascr.com/daily-november-18th-2019) [In this Daily: The Pura Vida Ride Paddle Battle and the Intrepid Challenge](https://thedaily.lascatalinascr.com/daily-november-18th-2019) [Read more](https://thedaily.lascatalinascr.com/daily-november-18th-2019) ## [Wednesday, August 28th, 2019.](https://thedaily.lascatalinascr.com/daily-august-28th-2019) [In this Daily: A Look at the National Parks of Costa Rica](https://thedaily.lascatalinascr.com/daily-august-28th-2019) [Read more](https://thedaily.lascatalinascr.com/daily-august-28th-2019) ## [Monday, September 23rd, 2019.](https://thedaily.lascatalinascr.com/daily-september-23rd-2019) [In this Daily: The Monkeys of Guanacaste](https://thedaily.lascatalinascr.com/daily-september-23rd-2019) [Read more](https://thedaily.lascatalinascr.com/daily-september-23rd-2019) #### Subscribe to The Blog, The Daily, The Newsletter, and more Additionally you will receive our occasional newsletter. 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