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Costa Rica History: An Ancient Indigenous Uprising

Alejandro Zúñiga - November 18, 2022

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Roosevelt’s Costa Rica fishing trip to Isla del Coco

Arts and Culture

Costa Rica Sports History: A soccer match at The Old National Stadium

Arts and Culture

The birth of the Pan-American Highway in Costa Rica

Costa Rica

Construction of Costa Rica’s National Stadium

The 35,000-seat stadium replaced its predecessor of the same name and location.

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Costa Rica’s imposing Rio Grande railway bridge

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The Rio Grande railway bridge is one of Costa Rica's most impressive architectural achievements

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TBT: An indigenous uprising in ancient Costa Rica

Alejandro Zúñiga -

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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TBT: Costa Rica’s Pacific Railroad in Puntarenas

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In the late 1800s, various attempts were made to extend rail service from San José to Puntarenas.

Expat Living

An oasis for Costa Rican expats in downtown San José

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From the 1980s through the early 2000s, San José was an epicenter of entertainment and nightlife for both Costa Ricans and expats. During those...

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TBT: Pan American Clipper connects Costa Rica to Texas

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In December 1946, Pan American Airways connected Costa Rica with a direct flight to Corpus Christi and Houston, Texas.

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