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Recipes!
Three typical dishes Gallo Pinto, Rice and Beans, and Vigoron.
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Library-COCORI Complete Costa Rica
Offering general information on costa Rican culture and tradition.
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Costa Rica - History & Culture
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Extractions: 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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Lonely Planet World Guide | Destination Costa Rica | Culture
The overwhelming European influence erased almost all indigenous culture, and becauseCosta rica was a country of subsistence agriculturalists until the middle
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Extractions: Costa Rica Costa Rica is noted more for its natural beauty and friendly people than for its culture. The overwhelming European influence erased almost all indigenous culture, and because Costa Rica was a country of subsistence agriculturalists until the middle of the 19th century, cultural activity has only begun to blossom in the last 100 years. No one goes to Costa Rica for the cuisine. Although traditional dishes run to the South American staples of beef, chicken and fish dishes, with rice, corn or beans and fresh fruit as supplements, most of this fare has given way to the ubiquitous pizza and burger option. And even these can only be included in 'cuisine' by stretching the definition to its breaking point. Also be warned that ticos love to spice up European dishes with salt - lots of it. We're talking lip-puckering, instant-dehydrating, body-shuddering proportions. On the positive side, their coffee is sublime. Even the coffee that accompanies the limp burger from the fast food joint is a cut above your average North American cup of coffee. : 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.
Atlas - Costa Rica Map
Overview of culture, history, economy, currency, government, people, education and languages.
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Extractions: 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 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.
Costa Rica By Info Costa Rica
Country guide with many articles on different subjects related to travel, business and culture. Also has forum, chat, pictures, puzzles, spanish lessons and directory of local listings.
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Costa Rica - History & Culture
General article on history by InterknowledgeCategory Regional Central America Society and culture Historycosta rica History culture.
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Extractions: 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
Info Costa Rica
Make reservations for tours, lodging, transportation, and find articles on nature, history, as well as art and culture. Includes maps, forums, and photos.
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MapZones.com Culture
costa rica, culture, Back to Top. Most costa rican diversions are cosmopolitanrather than nationalistic in nature. The people attend
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Extractions: Country Info Costa Rica Introduction Costa Rica General Data Costa Rica Maps Costa Rica Culture ... Costa Rica Time and Date Costa Rica Culture Back to Top 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. 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.
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.
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The Culture Of Costa Rica
costa rica's culture Progressive Values and Attitudes. For more informationon costa rica's culture and customs, see Infocostarica and Geographia.
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Extractions: Known as the "Switzerland of the Americas," Costa Rica has a strong democratic tradition and a long history of dispute resolution. Owing in part to their impressive 95 percent literacy rate and national education system, Costa Ricans are a self-assured and hospitable people. The most stable democracy in Central America, Costa Rica's voting system ensures honest, secure elections. The indigenous people gained their right to vote in 1994. For the past 100 years, the country has known only two very short military regimes. Following a civil war in 1948, in two of the most innovative moves in recent history, Costa Rican president Pepe Figueres constitutionally abolished the army, and limited presidents to serve one term only. Nine presidential campaigns since 1949 has produced victories for the opposition candidate seven times all with an 80 percent voter participation rate! In a region plagued by civil wars, human rights abuses, and until recently dictatorships, Costa Rica stands out as an exception. Since 1949, when the army was abolished, the country has had a fairly stable democracy. The new Constitution of 1949 included a progressive labor code, upheld a system of social security, and contained a set of social guarantees( such as a minimum wage), that gave the average citizen rights that were ahead of their time.
Centro Cultural Hebreo
Jewish Cultural Center in San Jose, costa rica offering classes, workshops and activities to showcase Jewish culture and open it to the general public. It also organizes trips to costa rica for student groups and families in a Jewish environment, including kosher food and Shabat observance.
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Let's Go - Costa Rica - Culture
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Let's Go - Costa Rica - People And Culture
the city of presidents and poets, where some of costa rica's greatest political onceplayed in the country's fight for democracy, education, culture, and the
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Extractions: @import "/styles/main.css"; Home Series Resources Forums ... Caribbean Lowlands This content is from Let's Go: Costa Rica 2003. Costa Rica Discover Costa Rica Things to See and Do 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 Write a comment for People and Culture
Learn Spanish In Costa Rica - Escuela De Idiomas Costa Rica
Committed to the purpose of serving mission organizations, educational institutions and individuals interested in acqiring the Spanish language and understanding the Latin American culture.
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Learn About Tico Culture And History On Adventure Life Costa Rica Tours
Enjoy costa rica hospitality on our costa rica tourswhile learning about Tico culture and history.
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Extractions: Back in the 16th century, when the Spanish explorers arrived in what today is called Costa Rica, all they found was a region scarcely populated by several poorly organized tribes. The indigenous people lived in quite autonomous groups and were probably not more that 200,000 in total. Since the indigenous communities had very little power when the Spanish arrived, the Spanish settlers has had a great influence over the country's history. Directly related to this phenomenon is the fact that when the Spanish arrived, they brought with them many diseases that killed the few native people that existed.
Wired News: MIT To Unwire The World
Wireless IT comes to costa rica when MIT Media Lab's Unwiring the World project opens the country's first wireless site Tuesday. Jill Priluck reports from Cambridge, Massachusetts. Wired News
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Extractions: 03:00 AM Mar. 26, 1999 PT CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts Checking the price of hogs may never be same now that the Media Lab is bringing wireless technology to rural Costa Rica. Beginning Tuesday, the lab will help set up the first digital community center in the largely undeveloped region of Los Santos. The launch is part of " Unwiring the World ," a new project in collaboration with the Costa Rica Foundation for Sustainable Development. The aim is to give the area's doctors, teachers, and farmers centers equipped with IP connectivity. "We've been looking at developing new technology that would equalize things in a way that people weren't thinking about," said Media Lab academic head Alex Pentland. People still believe that distance limits one's ability to communicate, he added. "The basic idea is to let people invent their own solutions." Silver Stringers news page . He signed on as the technology advisor for what Figueres described as LINCOS or "little intelligence communities." With the help of 200-plus corporate partners, including Motorola and Hewlett-Packard, Los Santos may see 25 LINCOS within a couple years.
Costa Rica - Theater
History of the theater as an art form in costa rica.
http://www.infocostarica.com/culture/theater.html

Extractions: Playwriting in colonial Costa Rica was never recorded; therefore, its beginnings are placed in the nineteenth century, when the main themes were: religion, folklore and customs, and historical events. Some folkloric or "Costumbrista" authors and their works are: Carlos Gagini who wrote Los pretendientes (1890), Don Concepcion (1902) and El Candidato (1919), and Rafael Carranza, who wrote Un duelo a la moda (1880). During this time, theatrical pieces were characterized by humor and by the presentation of rural as well as urban characters, who were rather stereotypical. In Magdalena (1902), by Ricardo Fernandez Guardia, there is a more pronounced shift from the countryside to urban areas; the shift that occurs during this play is representative of the transition that the genre of theater is undergoing at the time, from a folkloric theme to a cosmopolitan one. Europe is seen in a contradictory light, since it serves as a model worth imitating (even in the arts), but it also represents a negative influence that threatens to "corrupt" the Costa Rican way of life. In 1906, Daniel Urena presents a piece that insists on defending conservative moral values, such as honor. In 1910, Ernesto Marten publishes Cuento de amor, which presents the clash of traditional values such as family unit and romantic love with newer values brought on by Capitalism and foreign investment in the country.

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