“Another level of spectacular,” commented one YouTuber. Stunning, indeed, with 500 illuminated drones forming images of the country’s history including its flag, coat of arms, a silhouette of the country, a rotating globe, the Arenal Volcano, a sloth bear (the unofficial animal and symbol of the country), and much more. The event took place over San Jose’s Estadio Nacional, or National Stadium. In attendance were the President and First Lady of Costa Rica, Carlos Alvarado and Claudia Dobles, as well as the Mayor of San Jose, Jhonny Araya.
Other YouTube comments included “excellent,” “incredible,” and “beautiful show.” One loved, “The evolution of the stages of the history of Costa Rica in the celebration of the bicentennial of independence.” In November of 2021, Intel launched another drone show in San Jose to celebrate its own anniversary in Costa Rica.