San José, Costa Rica: One of the first cities with electricity
In 1884, San José, Costa Rica, became one of the first cities in the world to be illuminated with electric lighting.
TBT: Costa Rica’s most famous crocodile
Nearly 10 years ago, Pocho the crocodile died of natural causes in Siquirres, Costa Rica.
TBT: When Bocas del Toro was part of Costa Rica
Look closely at this mid-1800s map of Costa Rica, and you might spot some major differences.
TBT: Costa Rica at the turn of the decade (2010-19)
I know that sometimes I look back. But it's to know from where I come from.
TBT: A soccer match at Costa Rica’s old National Stadium
Soccer in Costa Rica has come a long way.
TBT: Costa Rica’s National Stadium
The 35,000-seat stadium replaced its predecessor of the same name and location.
TBT: John F. Kennedy’s speech at UCR in Costa Rica
Kennedy became the first sitting U.S. President to make an appearance in Costa Rica.
TBT: Costa Rica’s imposing Rio Grande railway bridge
The Rio Grande railway bridge is one of Costa Rica's most impressive architectural achievements
TBT: The birth of the Pan-American Highway
I've always believed that the direction of my life was set by the birth of the Pan-American Highway (a.k.a. Inter-American Highway).
TBT: An indigenous uprising in ancient Costa Rica
A 1709 "uprising of the Indians" burned more than a dozen churches and killed several missionaries who had settled in Costa Rica.
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Museum of Costa Rican Art decorated with bicentennial mural
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The last time Costa Rica faced the USA in World Cup qualifying…
On Wednesday evening, the Costa Rica men’s national soccer team faces the United States in a World Cup qualifier. Kickoff is scheduled for 7...
