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Costa Rica History: An Ancient Indigenous Uprising

Alejandro Zúñiga - November 18, 2022

Arts and Culture

When Bocas del Toro, Panama was part of Costa Rica

Costa Rica

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

News

TBT: Costa Rica’s most famous crocodile

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Nearly 10 years ago, Pocho the crocodile died of natural causes in Siquirres, Costa Rica.

Costa Rica

TBT: Costa Rica’s National Stadium

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

Throwback Thursday

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

Throwback Thursday

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.

Throwback Thursday

TBT: Costa Rica’s Pacific Railroad in Puntarenas

The Tico Times -

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

The Tico Times -

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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Costa Rica Travel Insurance

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