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When Bocas del Toro, Panama was part of Costa Rica

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

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).

Who Was Costa Rica’s National Hero Juan Santamaria?

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

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.

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

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...

Pura Vida in Costa Rica: Part 3 of 3

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

Pura Vida in Costa Rica: Part 2 of 3

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

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

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

TBT: Abraham Lincoln’s letter to Costa Rica

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

World Tourism Day in San José: Visiting some of the city’s best attractions

The Greater Metropolitan Area (GAM), which contains the capital of San José, is the most densely populated area in Costa Rica. We've covered fun things...

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