HPR International Christmas Festival 2016

Friends and families are invited to come together for festive fun, food and attractions throughout the park, including complimentary admission to Balboa Park museums from 5-9pm.

There will festive holiday lighting throughout the Park – from the Plaza de Panama canopy – to the Botanical Building – to the landmark Moreton Bay Fig Tree.

The HPR houses will be providing ethnic food and spirits, and entertainment from around the world will be presented on the stage.

Parking and Directions Map
Public parking is limited to the Zoo lot (free) and Village Place and Inspiration Point lots ($20 per vehicle) Free parking for persons with disabilities is available in the Federal and Space Theater lots. Free shuttle service is provided from PETCO Park ($5 per vehicle) and City College (free). Shuttles run on Friday from 3:00-midnight and on Saturday from 11:30AM-midnight. All shuttles pick up and drop off at 6th Avenue and Laurel Street

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Upcoming Weekend Event: December 5-6, 2014

International Christmas Cottage Festival / December Nights

We would like to invite you to the House of Pacific Relations 2014 International Christmas Cottage Festival at Balboa Park's "December Nights".

The House of Panama will be there to share its own special Holiday Spirit along with our delicious food and drinks. Please join us at Balboa Park and enjoy this year's delicious offerings:

• Hojaldres
• Sancocho
• Beef Empanadas
• Coconut Rice
• Cinnamon Tea
• Pineapple Upside Down Cake
• Yucca Pudding
• Drinks: Soda and Water

We will also be serving our premium Panamanian Drinks at the International Spirits Beer Garden (sponsored by Varela Imports).
Friday, Dec. 5 
5:00pm - 10:00pm
Location: Pan American Rd E and Presidents Way (San Diego, Balboa Park)

Saturday, Dec. 6 
11:00am - 10:00pm
Location: Pan American Rd E and Presidents Way (San Diego, Balboa Park)


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International Cottage Christmas Festival

We would like to invite you to the House of Pacific Relations International Christmas Cottage Festival at Balboa Park's "December Nights" which will take place at Balboa Park.

• Friday, December 6 from 3:00pm - 11:00pm
• Saturday, December 7 from Noon - 11:00pm

The House of Panama will be there to share its own special Christmas Spirit along with our delicious food and drinks. Please join us and enjoy this year's delicious offerings:

• Empanadas
• Chicken Soup (Sancocho) 
• Coconut Rice (Arroz con Coco)
• Tamales
• Coffee (Cafe Duran)
• Cinnamon Tea (Te de Canela)
• Pineapple Upside Down Cake
• Fruit Cake

We will once again be serving our premium Panamanian Drinks at the International Spirits Beer Garden: Ron Abuelo, Seco Herrerano, Carta Vieja, Spiked Egg Nog, and shots of Kentucky Cream Whiskey (yes, Panama makes whiskey too).

We will be located on the corner of Pan American Rd E and Presidents Way.
Balboa Park, International Cottages
San Diego, CA 92101

Sonares de Mi Tierra Dance Performance

Our dance group, Sonares de Mi Tierra will be performing on the House of Pacific Relations International Cottages Stage around 5:00pm.


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