41. Central America Excursions .com Offices in Managua, Nicaragua, and Santa Ana, costa rica. Offers nature and culture tours and excursions, as well as booking for flights and hotels. English/Spanish/German http://www.cablenet.com.ni/~ecotours/

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var subscriber_p=0, user_id=0; Sign in Search Gallery Learn ... Community Costa Rica by Philip Greenspun Adventure Travel packages from Iexplore.com Home Travel : One Section The Story Map of Costa Rica : shows each region visited Miami : parrots, the wasteland, and President Nixon's vacation paradise. Central Valley : arrival in Costa Rica, touring the Central Valley, rafting the most scenic river in the world. Tortuguero : sloths and iguanas in the coastal Caribbean rainforest Corcovado : Scarlet Macaws convert me to the ecoreligion and we climb into the canopy for the first time. Monteverde Cloud Forest : Quakers, Ticos, clouds, and the most beautiful bird in the world. Arenal Volcano : we got within 2 km of one of the world's most active volcano and we still didn't see it. : an authentic Costa Rican ranch run by Colorado cattle ranchers turned rainforest preservationists. Conclusions : general reflections on 2.5 weeks in a wonderful country. Extras Costa Rica Handbook : over 100 pages from the best print guidebook to Costa Rica, full of interesting background material on the natural and human history of the country. Sandy Wiseman takes you through the Rainforest Photo Tips Maps Favorite Pictures (these are all in the text, but you might have missed one or two)

43. Go-CentralAmerica - Caribbean Travel information if you want to travel to the Caribbean and Central America, Mexico, Cuba, costa rica, Guatamala, Jamaica, Bahamas, and Aruba. Also tour and culture information. http://www.Go-CentralAmerica.com/

44. Recipes! Three typical dishes Gallo Pinto, Rice and Beans, and Vigoron. http://www.costarica.com/culture/recipes/recipes.html

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45. Costa Rica Guide - Paul Glassman Complete text of Paul Glassman's guidebook, with information on transportation, places to visit, and national culture. http://www.paulglassman.com/CostaRicaGuide.htm

Travel Agencies Getting There Bus Travel Cruises ... The Author by Paul Glassman Table of Contents Costa Rica Guide BY PAUL GLASSMAN Eleventh Edition PASSPORT PRESS If you have to choose one guidebook, Paul Glassman's Costa Rica Guide contains a wealth of practical information, with a sharp eye and a sense of humor. Travel and Leisure CONTENTS Discover Costa Rica! Land and Creatures Continental Country Flora and Fauna Creatures of Costa Rica A Short History Government A Mystery of National Character Planning Your Trip On Your Way to Costa Rica Getting There b Getting Around Airline Service No Fear of Flying How to Take a Bu Rent Right What Can You Do in Costa Rica? Ecotourism; Cruises in the Gulf of Nicoya, on Tropical Rivers; Scuba Diving; Fishing; Learn Spanish; Study Programs; Repairs; Volcano-Watching; Caving; Avoiding Problems; Rafting; Kayaking; Cycling; Shopping; Surfing; Weddings; Camping; Gambling; Flightseeing; Homestays; Treatment and Recovery; Horseback Riding; Windsurfing; National Parks; Retirement; Travel With Children; Housekeeping; Television; Perils; Enjoy the Basics Around Costa Rica The Central Valley Crime Scene!

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de las Culturas Columbus Day is celebrated in Costa Rica on October 12th. In the past, Costa Rica, like most of the Americas, observed a day in October as Christopher Columbus's discovery of America. For Costa Rica October 12 was , Race Day, a celebration of the human race as well as Columbus's voyages. As sentiment throughout the Americas has changed focus in recent years, so has Costa Rica's vision of this important date. It now embodies a celebration of all the peoples who constitute the base of this country's culture. Recognizing the strong influence on present-day Costa Rican culture by the Indians, Europeans, Africans and Asians who have settled and lived here throughout history, Costa Rica utilizes the to commemorate the invaluable contributions to this culture that is uniquely Costarricense. The Discovery For at least 10,000 years before Christopher Columbus set foot on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica, there were civilizations utilizing this land bridge between North and South. Two main cultures dominated the land: the Mesoamerican, reaching down into western Costa Rica from the north, was strongly influenced by Aztec and Mayans tribes; and one reflecting South American cultures that spread throughout the eastern and southern areas, the Talamancan Region. For 60 years following Columbus's arrival, Spanish expeditions stayed close to the coasts. Terrain and weather conditions made it almost impossible for them to penetrate into the highlands.

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var subscriber_p=0, user_id=0; Sign in Search Gallery Learn ... Community Arts and Culture by Christopher Baker Home Travel Costa Rica ... CR Handbook : One Article Interestand excellencein the arts have been slow to develop. Costa Rica, with its relatively small and heterogeneous pre-Columbian population, had no unique culture with powerful and unusual artforms that could spark a creative synthesis where the modern and the traditional might merge. Costa Rica's postcolonial development, too, was benign and the social tensions (which are often catalysts to artistic expression) felt elsewhere in the isthmus were lacking. And more recently, creativity has been stifled by the Ticos' desire to quedar bien (leave a good impression), praise the conventional lavishly, and criticize rarely. In recent years, however, artists across the spectrum have found a new confidence and are dismissing rigid social norms to experiment with new paintings and sculptures and movements that metaphorically express the shape of their thoughts. The country's artistic milieu doesn't have the same vibrancy as Argentina's, say, but beneath the patina exciting things are happening for a country long dismissed as a cultural backwater. The performing arts are flourishing. A young breed of woodcarvers and carpenters is transcending the relegation of native-style crafts to mere airport art. Artists are tearing free from a straitjacket of conformity. And the National Symphony Orchestra sets a high standard for other musical troupes to follow. Ticos now speak proudly of their latter-day "cultural revolution."

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52. Costa Rica Travel | Lonely Planet World Guide Including facts and figures, culture, history and tourist information. http://www.lonelyplanet.com/destinations/central_america/costa_rica/

home search help worldguide ... Related Weblinks Costa Rica Costa Rica is Central America's jewel. It's an oasis of calm among its turbulent neighbors and an ecotourism heaven, making it one of the best places to experience the tropics with minimal impact. It's also mostly coastline, which means great surfing, beaches galore and a climate built for laziness. Full country name: Republic of Costa Rica Area: 51,100 sq km Population: 4.1 million People: 96% Spanish descent, 2% African descent, 1% indigenous, 1% Chinese Language: English, Spanish; Castilian Religion: 75% Roman Catholic, 14% Protestant Government: democratic republic Head of State: President Abel Pacheco de la Espriella GDP: US$32 billion GDP per capita: US$8,300 Annual Growth: Inflation: Major Industries: Tourism, electronics, coffee, bananas, sugar, food processing, textiles and clothing, construction materials, fertilizer, plastic products Major Trading Partners: USA, Germany, Italy, Japan, Guatemala, Mexico back to top next : We've tried to make the information on this web site as accurate as possible, but it is provided 'as is' and we accept no responsibility for any loss, injury or inconvenience sustained by anyone resulting from this information. You should verify critical information like visas, health and safety, customs, and transportation) with the relevant authorities before you travel. Guides to Costa Rica Browse the LP Shop view enlargement view slideshow ... travel services

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@import "/styles/main.css"; Home Destinations Bookstore Resources ... Caribbean Lowlands This content is from Let's Go: Costa Rica. Costa Rica Costa Rica Discover Costa Rica Things to See and Do People and Culture People and Culture Interactions with Costa Rica's people are the highlight of many trips to the region. Come to the Central Valley on August 2nd and witness the most impressive annual pilgrimage that thousands of Catholic ticos make on to Cartago Heredia not far west from the center of town, for the Semana Santa processions. Go to at the end of the year and party through Christmas and the New Year with ticos that come from all over the country to enjoy the sound of live music, fireworks, bull riding and traditional fares in Zapote. Santa Cruz , in the Nicoya Peninsula, is officially steeped in history and traditions that come to life every January with indigenous and folk dances, bull riding, fares, and horse shows, all to the tune of folkloric bands. You can also enjoy the safe and relaxing pace of life at Puerto Viejo de Talamanca Buy from Globe Corner Amazon , or Not logged in / Log in Book a Hostel Choose a country: Choose a country: Arrival Date: January February March April May June July August September October November December Number of Nights: Powered by Hostelworld

54. Costa Rica - Museums Article describing some of the museums in San Jose. http://www.infocostarica.com/culture/museums.html

San Jose, Costa Rica Updated 5-Nov-03 Costa Rica in General Traveling to Costa Rica Business in Costa Rica Ask questions here: ... Cool Stuff here! Search ... Related to this article ... What's New ... Costa Rica Travel Hotel, Tour and Transport Reservations System Costa Rica News Archives Costa Rica Pictures Costa Rica Maps ... Online Bingo Latest Conversations... Mailing Lists ... Subscribe Unsubscribe Recommend this page to your friends ... About this Page ... Advertise with us! Investment contacts Museums by Infocostarica Staff It would be impossible to cover all of the attractions that are offered for tourists and nationals in Costa Rica in a single article. However, it is possible to discuss some of the most important museums. All of the museums that will be mentioned are conveniently located in San Jose, the capital city of Costa Rica; thus, more than one can be visited on the same day. The Museo de Oro Precolombino or Museum of Precolumbian gold is located under the Plaza de la Cultura in downtown San Jose. The impressive underground building that houses the exhibit creates a mysterious and dark background for the gleaming beauty of the golden pieces, which seem to float because they're suspended by transparent strings. These indigenous jewels depict numerous animals- frogs, birds, snakes, insects, crocodiles, lobsters and even sharks. The Museo de Moneda, or the Coin Museum, is located in the same building, and its exhibit includes information on coins, as well as interesting samples.

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Costa Rica - Culture Overview Most Costa Rican diversions are cosmopolitan rather than nationalistic in nature. The people attend films with great frequency, enjoying international cinema. They listen to an extraordinary variety of music, especially from the many radio stations in the country. Residents of the Meseta Central attend the National Theatre, where the music played and the drama performed may come from any part of the world. Costa Ricans take a strong interest in their pre-Columbian art, which includes large statues from the Pacific northwest, smaller examples of carved relief in stone from other districts, and some fine work done in the form of small objects of gold. Samples of all these may be seen in the national museum. Guayabo National Park, near Turrialba, features the country's only preserved pre-Columbian archaeological site. Genuine colonial architecture is rather scarce, the most famed example being a 17th-century mission in Orosí. Cartago's older buildings, destroyed by earthquakes, have in some cases been restored; new ones like them have also been built. Among the folk arts, Costa Rica is most famous for its highly decorative oxcarts. The fine arts have seldom flourished in Costa Rican history, but they have received some impetus from government support, particularly with the creation in 1970 of the Ministry of Culture, Youth, and Sports. Painting, sculpting, and music all showed considerable development in the latter part of the 20th century. Particular pride was taken in the growth of the National Symphony Orchestra since 1971, with the ensemble playing large halls and also taking music to the countryside. Costa Ricans have been marginally active in the field of literature. Roberto Brenes Mesén and Ricardo Fernández Guardia were widely known as independent thinkers in the fields of education and history, respectively. Fabián Dobles has attracted international attention as a writer of novels on social-protest themes.

56. Peace Corps Brief information of geography, economy, government, and culture. http://www.peacecorps.gov/countries/costarica/culture.cfm

57. Teatro Popular Melico Salazar One of the major theaters in costa rica for its beauty and history. http://www.intnet.co.cr/culture/melico/melico.html

Su ley de creación lo define como una institución cultural especializada del Estado, adscrita al Ministerio de Cultura, Juventud y Deportes, "para fomentar y desarrollar las artes del espectáculo y la popularización de la cultura". Son por lo tanto sus objeticos: fomentar las expresiones artísticas de la cultura popular, y brindar acceso a los espectáculos a los sectores más amplios de nuestra población. Para mayor informacion escribanos: intnet@intnet.co.cr

58. Map Zones - Costa Rica Map Learn about the language, geography, history, population, culture, currency, government, people, and economy. http://kids.mapzones.com/world/costa_rica/

Introduction People History Culture ... Communications Legal system Organization Provinces Disputes Costa Rica Introduction Back to Top Costa Rica, republic in southern Central America, bordered on the north by Nicaragua, on the east by the Caribbean Sea, on the south-east by Panama, and on the south-west and west by the Pacific Ocean. The uninhabited and densely wooded tropical Cocos Island, about 480 km (300 mi) to the south-west in the Pacific Ocean, is under Costa Rican sovereignty. The total area of Costa Rica is 51,100 sq km (19,730 sq mi). The country's capital is San José. Official Name- The Republic of Costa Rica Capital City- San Jose Languages- Spanish (official), others Official Currency- Costa Rican Colon Religions- Catholic, others Population- 3,605,000 Land Area- 51,060 sq km (19,714 sq miles) Costa Rica Provinces Back to Top 7 provinces (provincias, singular - provincia); Alajuela, Cartago, Guanacaste, Heredia, Limon, Puntarenas, San Jose Costa Rica People Back to Top Costa Rica is noted for having the largest percentage of Spanish population in Central America. The Meseta Central, with more than half the nation's population, is the most predominantly Spanish region in both its manner of living and its ancestry. Spanish is spoken with distinctive national accents and usages. In Central America, a Costa Rican is called a Tico, for Costa Ricans replace the diminutive ending -tito with -tico, a practice known elsewhere but uncommon in Central America. People of African ancestry live mostly in the Caribbean lowland provincia of Limón, which contains overall about 7 percent of Costa Rica's population. They are the descendants of workers brought from the West Indies to build railroads and raise bananas, and most of them speak both Spanish and a Jamaican style of English, the majority being descended from people who came from that island. There are also a substantial number of Chinese, many of whom are also the descendants of imported labourers.

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Click here to add Website to your Favorites List Costa Rica Introduction Costa Rica (meaning "rich coast") has a population of three million in which 95 percent is of European (including some 7 percent mestizo—mixed European and Indian blood), 3 percent black or mulatto, 1 percent East Asian (primarily Chinese), and 1 percent Amerindian. About 51 percent of Costa Ricans live in urban centers. Costa Rica has developed and maintained a stable democratic government. They are a fiercely democratic culture with a belief in peace through negotiations. The government is a unitary multiparty republic, composed of a president, a unicarneral legislative assembly made up of 57 deputies, and the Supreme Court of Justice. The president is both chief of state and the head of the government, holding only one successive four-year term of office. The people of Costa Rica are politically active and proud of their government. Election voting is mandatory of anyone over 18 years old. The official language is Spanish. Creole is also spoken. English is widely understood. Roman Catholicism is the official religion. However, various evangelical Protestant sects have been growing.

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