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Semana Santa

Also spelled: la Santa

Definition

The week when the capital empties and the interior and the beaches fill up. Alcohol sales are banned on certain days, many businesses close, and finding lodging without a reservation is nearly impossible.

Example

For Semana Santa we go to family in Los Santos.En Semana Santa nos vamos donde la familia, a Los Santos.

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Where it is used
nationwide
Currency
in use today

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