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When Bocas del Toro, Panama was part of Costa Rica

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Look closely at this mid-1800s map of Costa Rica, and you might spot some major differences. 
Arts and Culture

The birth of the Pan-American Highway in Costa Rica

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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).
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Who Was Costa Rica’s National Hero Juan Santamaria?

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Juan Santamaria is a household name in Costa Rica. He is considered a national hero and his legacy still stands strong well over a...
Costa Rica

San José, Costa Rica: One of the first cities with electricity

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In 1884, San José, Costa Rica, became one of the first cities in the world to be illuminated with electric lighting.
Arts & Culture

Minor Keith and the History of Costa Rica’s Train to Limon

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In 1848 Minor Cooper Keith was born in Brooklyn New York, fathered by a successful lumber merchant while his mother's side had ties to...
Arts and Culture

Cultural activities in Costa Rica during Semana Santa

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Several Costa Rican institutions are offering cultural activities during Semana Santa (Easter Holy Week). 
Travel & Tourism

Pura Vida in Costa Rica: Part 3 of 3

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I’ve been reveling in the warmth of my recent trip to Costa Rica, and not just because of the heat and humidity.
Travel & Tourism

Pura Vida in Costa Rica: Part 2 of 3

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I’ve been reveling in the warmth of my recent trip to Costa Rica, and not just because of the heat and humidity.
Costa Rica

How Costa Rica’s first international airport became its biggest urban park

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But La Sabana was Costa Rica's principal international airport for two decades.
History

TBT: Abraham Lincoln’s letter to Costa Rica

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We take a look back at a piece of Costa Rica history in another installment of  Throwback Thursday (TBT).
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