Costa Rica as seen from the International Space Station

By The Tico Times

April 26, 2021

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Costa Rica as seen from the International Space Station. — Photo via NASA.

This photo of Costa Rica from the International Space Station went viral here over the weekend.

The shot was taken on February 24, 2021 at about 2 p.m. in Costa Rica.

¡Pura Vida!

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