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The History of Trains in Costa Rica: A Lifelong Fascination

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Planes and cars may be the current means of travel, but trains fascinate. In Costa Rica, the history of railroads dates back to l857, when...
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5 (debated) things about Costa Rica’s National Hero Juan Santamaría?

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Some historians and sociologists say the original construction of the Juan Santamaría myth was, well, convenient.
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Looking for Costa Rica History? Guanacasteco Culture is the ‘Bomb’

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The pride of Guanacaste is its unique culture, formed by its history and inhabitants. The first known settlers in the region were the Corobicí, an...
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Gravedigger in Costa Rica discovers century-old construction in Heredia cemetery

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A worker at the Central Cemetery of Heredia made an unexpected discovery while digging to prepare a niche at the request of a family:...
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Costa Rica’s Old Houses and Ox Carts Museum

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Welcome to the home of Jose Maria Castro, Costa Rica's first head of state and two-time president, and his wife Pacifica Fernandez who also...
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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. 
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Colombia’s forgotten Alcatraz: the island prison of Gorgona

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At the end of October, a presidential candidate stirred up old memories when proposing to send corrupt politicians to Colombia's notorious former island prison...
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The History of Quepos and Manuel Antonio Costa Rica

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The fascinating history of Quepos and Manuel Antonio, from the Spanish invasion to the banana company to the national park to the marina.
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Who was the revolutionary leader William Walker?

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When one mentions Nashville, Tennessee, country music stars might first come to mind as I am sure one’s first thought isn’t of a U.S....
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Discovery of Ancient Dog Fossil in Costa Rica Challenges Historical Timeline

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The fossil of a jawbone could prove that domesticated dogs lived in Central America as far back as 12,000 years ago, according to a...
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