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2. Costa Rica History Seen Through It's People Costa Rica's History. Early Society Embraced Peace. When Columbus arrived on the coast of this Central American nation in 1502, there were probably no more than 20 000 indigenous people in Costa Rica. http://www.globalvolunteers.org/1main/costarica/costaricahistory.htm

Volunteer In Costa Rica Volunteer Abroad Volunteer In The USA How To Apply ... Request Information Costa Rica's History Early Society Embraced Peace When Columbus arrived on the coast of this Central American nation in 1502, there were probably no more than 20,000 indigenous people in Costa Rica. He found several autonomous tribes, all with distinct cultures and customs. The Indians gave Columbus gold and he returned to Europe with reports of a plentiful supply of the yellow metal. But the adventurers who arrived later to cash in confronted hostile local people, hot and swampy coastlines and rampant disease, conditions that for decades drove would-be colonists away. In 1562, Spain's administrative center in Guatemala sent Juan Vasquez de Coronado to Costa Rica as governor and Cartago was established as the capital the following year. With no Indian slaves to work the land, the settlers were forced to work the land themselves, scratching out a meagre subsistence by tilling small plots. The impoverished colony grew slowly and was virtually ignored by the Spanish rulers in Guatemala. By the late 18th century, the settlements were stabilized, and exports of wheat and tobacco were making economic conditions somewhat better. Independence Leads to Sweeping Political Changes Central America gained independence from Spain on September 15, 1821. The news reached Costa Rica a month after the event. The question of whether Costa Rica should join newly independent Mexico or join a new confederation of Central American states resulted in a bitter quarrel between the leaders of San Jose and their counterparts in Cartago and Heredia. A brief civil war in 1823 was won by San Jose and Costa Rica joined the confederation.

3. Costa Rica History Costa Rica's History. History Costa Rica was visited by Christopher Columbus in September, 1502, on his fourth Costa Rica never yielded much gold or silver, but its natural beauty http://www.crtinfo.com/info/costa_rica_history.htm

Tour: Select Tour North Pacific Central Pacific Quepos Arenal Monteverde Inland Caribbean Tortuguero Area: Select Area Nothern Pacific Central Pacific Quepos Arenal Monteverde Inland Caribbean Southern Pacific Tortuguero Search Site: Costa Rica's History History : Costa Rica was visited by Christopher Columbus in September, 1502, on his fourth voyage to the Americas. He claimed the region for himself and his descendants, believing that the land was filled with vast deposits of precious metals. Gold Seekers on their way over the Cordilleras Costa Rica never yielded much gold or silver, but its natural beauty and perfect climate are finally producing some of the richness Columbus had hoped for. The colonial period lasted from 1502-1821. On September 15, 1821, Costa Rica declared its independence from Spain, forming part of the Central American Federation. In 1848, Costa Rica proclaimed itself a free and independent Republic. For Costa Rica`s Biodiversity Click: Costa Rica's Temptations P.O.Box 1199-1200 San José, Costa Rica

4. WWW-VL History Index WWWVL History Index site providing links for WWW-VL HISTORY COSTA RICA. PLEASE NOTE that this site is currently without a Costa Rica Handbook. costa rica history and Culture. Costa Rica Supersite. History. Brief History http://www.ukans.edu/history/VL/americas/costa_rica.html

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dateString = 1080222248; FORBES' #1 ADVENTURE TRAVEL SITE 4 YEARS IN A ROW TIME MAGAZINE TOP 50 Your experts in adventure and experiential travel Keyword Search: Home Trip Finder Destination Guides Join / Sign-in ... Costa Rica History E-mail this page Costa Rica Travel Travel and Trips Costa Rica Overview The Essentials Where to Go ... Health and Vaccinations Monthly Newsletter Sign-up for monthly travel specials Save up to 50% Privacy Statement Popular Trips to Costa Rica Scuba Diving San Jose Liberia Arenal Volcano ... Costa Rica Jungle Lodges Costa Rica History Columbus first saw this portion of Central America in 1502, on his last trip to the New World. Spanish settlement did not begin until the mid 1500s, however, because early expeditions were beset by disease and local resistance from the Guaymi people. The Spanish did find some gold in the area - inspiring the name Costa Rica (Rich Coast) - but not the large reserves they were hoping for. Colonization proceeded slowly along the east coast until the colonists finally moved to the fertile valleys and mesas of the interior, known as the Central Valley. Geography kept the plantation system, with its attendant slavery, from developing. Instead, the colonists gathered near the indigenous communities and built ranches and farms. The towns grew into distinct provinces that even today have their own character and history. That independence and self-reliance is thought to be the reason democracy came more naturally to Costa Rica than to its neighbors when the country gained its independence in the early 1820s. Brief civil wars erupted among the major cities, but the more liberal forces of San Jose emerged victorious, which moved the country toward fair, democratic elections in the late 1800s.

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COSTA RICA T he first European explorer to encounter Costa Rica was the Great Navigator himself, Christopher Columbus. The day was September 18, 1502, and Columbus was making his fourth and final voyage to the New World. As he was setting anchor off shore, a crowd of local Carib Indians paddled out in canoes and greeted his crew warmly. Later, the golden bands that the region's inhabitants wore in their noses and ears would inspire the Spaniard Gil Gonzalez Davila to name the country Costa Rica , or Rich Coast. Archaeologists now know that civilization existed in Costa Rica for thousands of years before the arrival of Columbus, and evidence of human occupation in the region dates back 10,000 years. Among the cultural mysteries left behind by the area's pre-Columbian inhabitants are thousands of perfectly spherical granite bolas that have been found near the west coast. The sizes of these inimitable relics range from that of a baseball to that of a Volkswagen bus. Ruins of a large, ancient city complete with aqueducts were recently found east of San Jose, and some marvelously sophisticated gold and jade work was being wrought in the southwest as far back as 1,000 years ago. Some archeological sites in the central highlands and Nicoya peninsula have shown evidence of influence from the Mexican Olmec and Nahuatl civilizations. By the time the Columbus arrived, there were four major indigenous tribes living in Costa Rica. The east coast was the realm of the Caribs, while the Borucas, Chibchas, and Diquis resided in the southwest. Only a few hundred thousand strong to begin with, none of these peoples lasted long after the dawn of Spanish colonialism. Some fled, while many others perished from the deadly smallpox brought by the Spaniards. Having decimated the indigenous labor force, the Spanish followed a common policy and brought in African slaves to work the land. Seventy thousand of their descendants live in Costa Rica today, and the country is known for good relations among races. Regrettably, only 1 percent of Costa's Rica's 3 million people are of indigenous heritage. An overwhelming 98 percent of the country is white, and those of Spanish descent call themselves

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home search help worldguide ... Related Weblinks Costa Rica History Mystery shrouds pre-Columbian Costa Rica: few archaeological monuments and no proof of a written language have ever been discovered. Recorded history tends to begin with Christopher Columbus, who stayed for 17 days in 1502, and was so impressed by the gold decorations worn by the friendly locals he promptly dubbed the country Costa Rica, 'the rich coast'. Despite the lure of untold wealth, colonization was slow to take hold and it took nearly 60 years for the Spanish settlers to make a dent in the tangled jungle. Once the process had started, however, Costa Rica, like its similarly-colonized neighbours, suffered the effects of European invasion. The indigenous population did not have the necessary numbers or organization to resist the Spanish, and their populations dwindled quickly because of susceptibility to European diseases. Adding to its initial ignominy, the hoped-for hoards of gold never materialized and Costa Rica remained a forgotten backwater for many years. The 18th century saw the establishment of settlements such as Heredia, San Jos© and Alajuela but it was not until the introduction of coffee in 1808 that the country registered on the radars of the 19th-century white-shoe brigade and frontier entrepreneurs looking to make a killing. Coffee brought wealth, a class structure, a more outward-looking perspective, and most importantly independence. The ensuing years of the 19th century saw power struggles among members of the coffee-growing elite and the institution of the first democratic elections which has since been a hallmark of Costa Rican politics. Civil war, however, did raise its ugly head in the 1940s when ex-president Calder³n and his successor, Picado, lined up against the recent ballot-winner Ulate (whose election win was not recognized by Picado's government) and Jos© Figueres. After several weeks of warfare Figueres emerged victorious, formed an interim government and handed the presidency to Ulate.

8. Costa Rica History Costa Rica s History. History Costa Rica was visited by ChristopherColumbus in September, 1502, on his fourth voyage to the Americas. http://www.crtinfo.com/info/costa_rica_history.html

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9. Costa Rica: History Costa Rica s history of orderly, democratic government began in the late 19thcent. Related content from HighBeam Research on costa rica history. http://www.infoplease.com/ce6/world/A0857593.html

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10. Costa Rica History Costa Rica became an independent republic in 1838. While the country has enjoyed alargely peaceful history since 1948 when a brief civil war erupted over the http://www.nationbynation.com/Costarica/History1.html

BACK TO THE FRONT PAGE BASIC INFO. ECONOMY GEOGRAPHY ... COSTA RICA Costa Rica became an independent republic in 1838. Democratic elections did not occur until more than 50 years later. While the country has enjoyed a largely peaceful history since 1948 when a brief civil war erupted over the issue of electoral fraud. After the hostilities ceased, the Costa Rican army was abolished. Major government concerns at present revolve around the economy with attempts to reign in government spending. MORE HISTORY

11. Costa Rica History An era of peaceful democracy in Costa Rica began in 1899 with elections consideredthe first truly free and honest ones in the country s history. http://www.nationbynation.com/Costarica/History2.html

BACK TO THE FRONT PAGE BASIC INFO. ECONOMY GEOGRAPHY ... COSTA RICA In 1502, on his fourth and last voyage to the New World, Christopher Columbus made the first European landfall in the area. Settlement of Costa Rica began in 1522. For nearly three centuries, Spain administered the region as part of the Captaincy General of Guatemala under a military governor. The Spanish optimistically called the country "Rich Coast." Finding little gold or other valuable minerals in Costa Rica, however, the Spanish turned to agriculture. The small landowners' relative poverty, the lack of a large indigenous labor force, the population's ethnic and linguistic homogeneity, and Costa Rica's isolation from the Spanish colonial centers in Mexico and the Andes all contributed to the development of an autonomous and individualistic agrarian society. An egalitarian tradition also arose. This tradition survived the widened class distinctions brought on by the 19th-century introduction of banana and coffee cultivation and consequent accumulations of local wealth. Costa Rica joined other Central American provinces in 1821 in a joint declaration of independence from Spain. Although the newly independent provinces formed a Federation, border disputes broke out among them, adding to the region's turbulent history and conditions. Costa Rica's northern Guanacaste Province was annexed from Nicaragua in one such regional dispute. In 1838, long after the Central American Federation ceased to function in practice, Costa Rica formally withdrew and proclaimed itself sovereign.

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Calypso Tours Costa Rica's Adventure Specialists Your One-Stop Costa Rica Travel Guide on the Internet We offer On-Line Travel Reservations -Canopy Tour ... Table of contents History of Costa Rica P re- C onquest Of all the Central American countries, Costa Rica is the one which has been most influenced by the Spanish conquest, and there are relatively few signs of pre-Colombian cultures . The well-known Mexican and northern Central American civilizations, such as the Aztecs, Olmecs and Mayas, did not reach as far south as Costa Rica. Those peoples who did exist in Costa Rica were few in number and relatively poorly organized. They offered little resistance to the Spanish, left us little in the way of ancient archeological monuments, and had no written language. Many indigenous populations were wiped out by diseases after the arrival of the Europeans. This is not to say that Costa Rica's pre-Columbian peoples were uncivilized. A visit to San José's Museo de Jade (Jade Museum) or Museo de Oro Pre-Columbiano (Pre-Columbian Gold Museum ) will awe the visitor. The Museo Jade has the world's largest collection of pre-Columbian jade- and most of it comes from the Costa Rican area. The Museo de Oro has approximately 2000 pieces on display. Unfortunately, not a great deal is known about the cultures which produced these treasures.

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Costa Rica History, Luxury Vacations, Luxury Tours, Luxury Cruises Costa Rica Vacation Guide: Romantic Costa Rica Vacations Costa Rica Luxury Vacations, Travel, Tours, and Cruise Consultants Call 1-415-662-2683 to book your Costa Rica vacation, tour or cruise Places in Costa Rica Carara Biological Preserve Cartago Central Pacific Coast ... Click here for our free Welcome to Paradise screen saver You'll love this! Costa Rica: History Heritage and Culture Costa Rican culture is in many ways a reflection of its racial mix. The predominant influence has long been European, which is reflected in everything from the official language Spanish to the architecture of the country's churches and other historic buildings. The indigenous influence is less apparent, but can be found in everything from the tortillas that are served with a typical Costa Rican meal to the handmade ceramics sold at roadside stands. A more recent cultural influence is that of the United States, which can be noted in everything from the movie selection at San Jose's theaters to the fast food chains that line some of the capital's streets. An important aspect of Costa Rica's cultural heritage is their love of peace and democracy. Ticos like to point out that their nation is the exception in Latin America, where military dictatorships long dominated politics.

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Country Info Costa Rica Introduction Costa Rica General Data Costa Rica Maps Costa Rica Culture ... Costa Rica Time and Date Costa Rica History Back to Top Unlike many of their Central American neighbors, present-day Costa Ricans are largely of European rather than mestizo descent; Spain was the primary country of origin. However, an estimated 10% to 15% of the population is Nicaraguan, of fairly recent arrival and primarily of mestizo origin. Descendants of 19th-century Jamaican immigrant workers constitute an English-speaking minority andat 3% of the populationnumber about 96,000. Few of the native Indians survived European contact; the indigenous population today numbers about 29,000 or less than 1% of the population. In 1502, on his fourth and last voyage to the New World, Christopher Columbus made the first European landfall in the area. Settlement of Costa Rica began in 1522. For nearly three centuries, Spain administered the region as part of the Captaincy General of Guatemala under a military governor. The Spanish optimistically called the country "Rich Coast." Finding little gold or other valuable minerals in Costa Rica, however, the Spanish turned to agriculture. The small landowners' relative poverty, the lack of a large indigenous labor force, the population's ethnic and linguistic homogeneity, and Costa Rica's isolation from the Spanish colonial centers in Mexico and the Andes all contributed to the development of an autonomous and individualistic agrarian society. An egalitarian tradition also arose. This tradition survived the widened class distinctions brought on by the 19th-century introduction of banana and coffee cultivation and consequent accumulations of local wealth.

16. Costa Rica History Overview Recommend this site to a friend! Costa Rica s history is one of triumph of peaceover hostility, thus the tranquil laid back atmosphere in this country. http://www.costaricabureau.com/costaricainfo/history.htm

HOME COUNTRY MAP : Costa Rica History Overview Recommend this site to a friend! Costa Rica's history is one of triumph of peace over hostility, thus the tranquil laid back atmosphere in this country. Studies done in Costa Rica confirm that civilizations had settled in this region 10,000 years ago, well before the arrival of Spanish conquistadors. Many indigenous civilizations, now disappeared, made Costa Rica their homes, and left mysteries and marvels for the future generations. One of this wonders are hundreds of perfect rock spheres, ranging from baseball-sized ones to huge car like rocks, found throughout the west coast Gold and Jade objects are other treasured items left behind by ancient civilizations, now they can be appreciated in museums around the central valley. More recently, some indigenous ruins have been found around the central valley, discovering a very sophisticated system of waterworks and canals, as well as other magnificent and sometimes mind boggling constructions. By the time the Columbus arrived, there were four major indigenous tribes living in Costa Rica. The east coast was the realm of the Caribs, while the Borucas, Chibchas, and Diquis resided in the southwest. This populations were not numerous to begin with, and when the Spaniards came nearly finished them all, some fled, while many others perished, none the less many settlers established colonies in Central America and Mexico, that finally won their independence from Spain on 1821.

17. History Of Costa Rica History Culture costa rica history Culture T he first European explorer toencounter Costa Rica was the Great Navigator himself, Christopher Columbus. http://www.kasbah.com/vitalstats/culture_and_history/history/costa_rica_costa_ri

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Africa Antarctica Asia Australia/Oceania ... WORLD ATLAS PLEASE NOTE: All Central America pages are currently being revised, so check back often for new maps, and more. Details Long controlled by Spain, Costa Rica gained its independence in 1838, and became a true Central America success story. Driven by agricultural products ( especially coffee ), and strong technology and tourism industries, Costa Rica has a high standard of living, especially when compared to other nearby countries. Dominated by mountains ranges replete with volcanoes, the country has suffered through its share of eruptions, as well as devastating earthquakes. Costa Rica is a stunning land, with much of it heavily forested. The coastal areas are ringed with mangrove swamps, and beautiful white, sand beaches. The overall climate is generally hot and rainy, with moderating conditions in the higher elevations. Facts and Figures Official Name The Republic of Costa Rica Population Capital City San José (337,000) metro (1.5 mil) Languages Spanish (official), others Official Currency Costa Rican Colon Currency Converter here Religions Catholic (76%), others

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Culture of Costa Rica Welcome to WorldRover's listing of country history and culture for Costa Rica. Check out the links below to find more information on the people and history of a country. On the right you can also find flag clip art and maps available for free download. Embassy information is also available for a number of countries around the world, however, please confirm all information. We hope to add additional links regarding the culture of Costa Rica as they become available. If you have a site or know of a site that should be added, please let us know. Thanks for visiting WorldRover's history, people, and culture site. Costa Rica Culture and History Books Commonwealth Secretariat - Includes profiles for member countries as well as links to their official websites. Anthropology: Introduction to a Broad Discipline - Provides a description of the sub-disciplines of biological and social anthropology. Also offers information on medical anthropology. Features articles and links to related resources. Celts of the Gallic Lands - Information about the ancient inhabitants of Gaul aimed at Spanish speakers, but with text in French and English too.

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