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Restoration Of Infamous Costa Rica Island Prison Continues
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February 20, 2022
The island prison of San Lucas was so notorious that even the most hardened criminals would weep when they learned that was where they...
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December 16, 2021
There has been an exciting new discovery made at the former prison and now a National Park. INCOP found during renovations, at a cell...
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Costa Rica’s San Lucas Island: A Former Prison that is a National Park
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September 26, 2021
Few things on earth manage to surprise the masses nowadays, but a Costa Rican prison once described as “hell on earth” making the transition...
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San Lucas Island, Golden Gate become sister parks
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June 23, 2021
The two conservation areas are united by virtue of having contained legendary prisons
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Costa Rica converts island prison into tourist attraction
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October 8, 2020
Something of Costa Rica's own version of Alcatraz, the island was once home to one of the most notorious prisons in the country's history.
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At San Lucas Island, Costa Rica creates its 30th national park
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August 24, 2020
Costa Rica on Monday celebrated the 50th anniversary of its national parks system by creating another national park.
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Visit Costa Rica’s Historic San Lucas Island: Former Prison Now a Wildlife Refuge
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October 7, 2016
Teatro Espressivo is offering tours of San Lucas Island, plus a ticket to its play about life on the prison island, for $100.
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From misty beaches to abandoned hospitals, Costa Rica has no shortage of bone-chilling tales and paranormal activities for thrill-seekers. For those looking to encounter...
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