History of Costa Rica. Find out how it all started and what took Costa Rica to the place that it is now.
San Jose is home to The Gold Museum. A collection of artifacts that date from pre-Columbian days, this is a must see. Gold artifacts, as you may rightfully assume and they are of all types, from simple to the most intricately detailed. Numbered at 1600 pieces, this collection is dated from 500 AD to 1500 AD. Christopher Columbus is credited with discovering Cost Rica in 1502 and was detrimental to spreading the word about the great supply of gold that was available here.
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Easter is a major Catholic holiday all over the world, and Costa Rica is no exception. In fact, Easter in Costa Rica is probably one the longest and most widely celebrated holidays in Costa Rica. Second only to Christmas of course. During the week of Easter and the weeks leading up to it, you can expect to see all kinds of festivals, celebrations, parades and more. This is true for even some of the smaller and more remote areas of Costa Rica as well.
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The Costa Rican flag consists of five horizontal stripes in blue, white, and red. The red stripe, which is located in the center, represents the Costa Rican people. Red is chosen to stand for their love to live and the blood they have shed for their freedom. The red stripe is twice the width of the others. On either side of the red strip is a white stripe. The white stripes represent peace and happiness. The blue stripes on the outer edges represent opportunity, intellect, idealism, and spiritual desires.
There is also a …
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Christmas in Costa Rica
Costa Rican is a largely based Catholic population. Because of this many citizens celebrate Christmas in Costa Rica with just as much passion as other Catholic countries. Christmas in Costa Rica is an exciting time filled music, lights, trees, decoration, and of course gifts.
It seems that Costa Rican spare no time in getting ready for Christmas. Many businesses and families start to get ready for Christmas in Costa Rica around the middle of November. That’s when you start to see all the holiday sales and lights going up.
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San Jose, Costa Rica is a phenomenal place to visit while on a tour or vacation, and offers a wide array of interesting things to do. Exploring the area can be incredibly fun and eye-opening, especially if you are fan of the outdoors and nature activities. San Jose also boasts an incredibly vibrant and exciting nightlife for those who enjoy nights out on the town. Thanks to its rich cultural heritage and amazing history, San Jose is also home to a splendid variety of museums which will surely please even the most …
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While Costa Rica might not be well known for festivals, parades, and parties; there are still a number of major events that happen though out the year. This list represents most of the major holidays and events that happen in Costa Rica thought out the year.
A word of caution; not all of these events are tourist friendly. By that I mean they can be very unsafe situations for tourist. Even if you travel in a group, some of the larger events can draw some locals with bad intentions. Use your best judgment, never travel alone, and …
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Are you a “foodie” or spice lover, an advocate of “green” living and ecology? Is creative cooking one of your favorite hobbies? If so, Villa Vanilla Spice Plantation is the place for you.
Villa Vanilla Spice Plantation is a spice farm in beautiful Costa Rica. Their goal is to be totally sustainable. They grow many different spices, and vanilla, cocoa, and ceylon (cinnamon) are the most popular.
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