For many years, the monument stood in Alajuela’s Prospero Fernandez Park, but after the piece was vandalized, it was moved to the sculpture garden at the Museum of Costa Rican Art in La Sabana Park.
Since dismantling its army in 1948, Costa Rica has been lacking in war heroes. Juan Santamaría, a poor drummer boy from Alajuela, is the only exception.
British travelers have placed Costa Rica at the top of two major travel categories, naming it their favorite destination for both adventure and responsible...
Costa Rican authorities moved Farid Alberto Morales Araya, known as “Beto,” from La Reforma prison to Juan Santamaría International Airport early today as they...
