--- title: Thursday November 2, 2023. description: Celebrate the arrival of November with exciting events in Las Catalinas, Guanacaste, Costa Rica featuring, art, wellness, gastronomy, and fun. image: https://thedaily.lascatalinascr.com/hubfs/DSC_2328.jpg --- # Thursday November 2, 2023. [mailto:?subject=I%20wanted%20you%20to%20see%20this%20site&body=https://thedaily.lascatalinascr.com/thursday-november-2-2023](mailto:?subject=I%20wanted%20you%20to%20see%20this%20site&body=https://thedaily.lascatalinascr.com/thursday-november-2-2023) [Book](https://www.lascatalinascr.com/section/booking) ###   A Look Ahead: November Events in Las Catalinas    Celebrate the arrival of November in Guanacaste with[ exciting events](https://www.lascatalinascr.com/events) in [Las Catalinas](https://www.lascatalinascr.com/). Town is bustling with activities to keep you engaged whether you are a visitor or a resident. Let's explore some of the [upcoming activities](https://www.lascatalinascr.com/things-to-do) to keep you active, sociable, and thoroughly entertained in this [beautiful Costa Rican town](https://www.lascatalinascr.com/about-las-catalinas/the-town).  ![DSC_2528](https://thedaily.lascatalinascr.com/hs-fs/hubfs/DSC_2528.jpg?width=2670&height=4000&name=DSC_2528.jpg) November 2 [Día de los Muertos](https://www.lascatalinascr.com/events/da-de-los-muertos-) 5:30 PM $25 +  [Center of Joy](https://www.lascatalinascr.com/shopping-and-dining/center-of-joy) celebrates the Day of the Dead with a meditation and restorative yoga session to honor and remember loved ones. Join town’s healing and event center to pay tribute to the departed and to keep their memories alive.     November 2 & 9 [Group Paddle in Las Catalinas](https://www.lascatalinascr.com/events/group-paddle-2) 9:30 AM [Pura Vida Ride](https://www.lascatalinascr.com/shopping-and-dining/pura-vida-ride) knows that adventure is best when shared, so starting today, they will be hosting an unforgettable excursion, a group paddle-boarding trip. This [group paddle-boarding trip](https://www.lascatalinascr.com/things-to-do/sea-kayaking-and-stand-up-paddle-boarding) will take place every Thursday from 9:30 AM to 11 A.M. as long the ocean conditions allow for a safe experience, with a guide included.    November 3 [Biggest Sandwich in Town](https://www.lascatalinascr.com/events/biggest-sandwich-in-town) 11:30 PM  [Center of Joy](https://www.lascatalinascr.com/shopping-and-dining/center-of-joy) hosts a quirky lunch for Sandwich Day, with a three-meter sandwich. Town has never seen a sandwich quite like this shareable, sliceable one, brought to you by their kitchen, [Nature’s Table](https://thedaily.lascatalinascr.com/the-daily-friday-september-22-2023).    November 3 [Art Opening of Koki Handal](https://www.lascatalinascr.com/events/art-expo-koki-handal) 5:30 PM  [Center of Joy’](https://www.lascatalinascr.com/shopping-and-dining/center-of-joy)s monthly art opening begins November third featuring Bolivian artist José Luis “[Koqui” Handal.](https://www.koquihandal.com/) His acrylic paintings are full of color and emotion. RSVP required.    November 3rd and 10th [Pizza Friday](https://www.lascatalinascr.com/events/pizza-friday-9) 11:30 AM  Town’s [favorite deli](https://thedaily.lascatalinascr.com/monday-october-30-2023) and foodie supermarket [Copper & Stone](https://www.lascatalinascr.com/shopping-and-dining/the-deli-at-copper--stone) continues with [Pizza Friday](https://thedaily.lascatalinascr.com/the-daily-friday-october-13-2023) for the month of November. Do not miss these freshly baked sourdough crusts coming straight out of the oven.    November 6 &13 [Group Bike Trail Ride](https://www.lascatalinascr.com/events/bike-with-pura-vida-ride-2) 8:30 AM Every Monday, [Pura Vida Ride](https://www.lascatalinascr.com/shopping-and-dining/pura-vida-ride) hosts a trail ride through Las Catalinas stunning trails, with a guide included. A wonderful way to meet other trail riders in the community for an hour and a half ride.    November 7 & 14 [Taco Tuesday](https://www.lascatalinascr.com/events/taco-tuesday) 11:30 AM  [Center of Joy’](https://www.lascatalinascr.com/shopping-and-dining/center-of-joy)s Taco Tuesday is gaining quite the following, and it is easy to see why. If you are looking for a scrumptious lunch option, consider stopping in.    November 10[Pumpkin Mixology Demonstration](https://www.lascatalinascr.com/events/pumpkin-mixology-demonstration) 4 PM, $45+  [Ponciana Bar](https://www.lascatalinascr.com/shopping-and-dining/ponciana)‘s mixologist Eliecer makes sustainable cocktails with a classic fall ingredient: Pumpkin. Perfect for those who are looking to pick up some tips for festive thanksgiving cocktails. RSVP required.      November 11,  [Singles' Day Speed Dating](https://www.lascatalinascr.com/events/-singles-day-speed-dating-)  6 PM [Center of Joy](https://www.lascatalinascr.com/shopping-and-dining/center-of-joy) hosts its first Single’s Speed Dating event, and the community is already buzzing. Meet new people and even spark a new romance. RSVP required.    ![DSC_2431](https://thedaily.lascatalinascr.com/hs-fs/hubfs/DSC_2431.jpg?width=2670&height=4000&name=DSC_2431.jpg)   ## 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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