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Costa Rica History: An Ancient Indigenous Uprising

For a unique look into Costa Rica's past, you can't do much better than the 1913 book, "History of the discovery and conquest of...

Roosevelt’s Costa Rica fishing trip to Isla del Coco

Did you know that U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt visited Costa Rica's Isla del Coco? Thanks to Larry Chastain we were able to get and digitize...

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

Soccer in Costa Rica has come a long way.

The birth of the Pan-American Highway in Costa Rica

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).

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.

Costa Rica’s imposing Rio Grande railway bridge

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

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.

TBT: Costa Rica’s Pacific Railroad in Puntarenas

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

An oasis for Costa Rican expats in downtown San José

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

TBT: Pan American Clipper connects Costa Rica to Texas

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

TBT: Costa Rica’s gift of happiness

Why are Costa Ricans so happy? It might just be because of the talking, anthropomorphic sloths.

TBT: Pan American ad invites you to a Central American ‘fiesta’

Pan American Airlines flew regularly to Costa Rica until 1981.

Costa Rica History: Its discovery and conquest

For a unique look into Costa Rica's past, you can't do much better than the 1913 book, "History of the discovery and conquest of...

TBT: When LACSA flew the colors of Costa Rica across the Americas

LACSA, or Lineas Aéreas Costarricenses S.A., once flew the colors of Costa Rica throughout North, Central and South America. 
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Costa Rica Police Allegedly Linked to Alias Diablo Face Arrest

Costa Rican investigators say they have identified members of the police forces who allegedly helped the criminal organization led by Alejandro Arias Monge, known...

Nicaragua to Brief Diplomats on Controversial Electoral Reform

Nicaragua’s government will brief foreign diplomats on a proposed reform aimed at excluding opposition parties from elections, co-president Rosario Murillo said Friday, following criticism...

The Forensic Tool Costa Rica Lacks in Its Fight Over Illegal Gold Mining

A forensic technique Brazilian federal police are using to trace illegally mined Amazon gold points to a capability Costa Rica has conspicuously lacked in...

Costa Rica Raises Volcano Alert as Mudflow Risk Increases

Costa Rica has raised the activity level at Rincón de la Vieja Volcano to “precaution” following a sustained increase in eruptions and volcanic mudflows....