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Extractions: During the fourth voyage to the New World in 1502 Christopher Columbus landed at "Cariari," known today as Puerto Limon. Christopher Columbus actually named Costa Rica (rich coast) under the assumption that the land was filled with precious metals. The earth never yielded gold and silver, but the name was perfect for the wealth of natural beauty and flawless climate. Located in Central America, Costa Rica is bordered on the north by Nicaragua, on the south by Panama, the Pacific ocean on the west and the Caribbean on the east. The country has a territory of 51,000 km2 and a population of 3,200,000. Mountains spread from the northeast to the southeast forming a fertile central valley measuring approximately 3,000 km. The great majority of the population is concentrated here. The first settlers in Costa Rica were the Chorotega, Huetares and Brunca or Boruca Indians; today there are still about 20,000 Indians living here. Peaceful Costa Rica, has been ruled since 1949 by democratically elected presidents. The Executive Power is exercised by the President, a person who must be over thirty years old and of Costa Rican birth. The constitution prohibits any army, to maintain peace and order the Civil Guard serves as a police force. Go Back to General Information Home Page Go Back to Costa Rica Online Home Page For additional information click here to send us an E-Mail
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Extractions: Search Site: 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
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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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Extractions: 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.
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Extractions: 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. In the 1940s, the country became politically polarized, and civil war broke out once again. After a brief struggle, Jose Maria "Don Pepe" Figueres emerged as the country's leader. He continued to be a central figure in Costa Rican politics through the 1970s, overseeing reforms that helped keep the country peaceful and prosperous in a region known for its armed conflicts and wretched poverty. Costa Rica abolished its military in 1948 and invested in education and public health facilities, actions that helped prevent a flood of rural poor into the major cities. These measures have prompted many to view Costa Rica as a model Latin American country, although it has had its share of economic problems in the 1980s and '90s. More difficult times may lie ahead: The country has been forced to cut back on its expensive social programs in order to reduce the national debt.
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Extractions: 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. 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.
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Extractions: BACK TO THE FRONT PAGE BASIC INFO. GEOGRAPHY GOVERNMENT ... 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.
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Extractions: We offer On-Line and Toll Free ... 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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Extractions: Brief History of Costa Rica At the time Christopher Columbus came to Costa Rica in 1502, there were estimated to be only around 20 thousand inhabitants in this region; there were no major civilizations prior to the influx of European influences. Today, only 1% of the population of Costa Rica is indigenous to the time before Columbus. Initially, even the Spanish colonization of Costa Rica fell behind the rest of the West because of the lack of gold and environmental challenges. Even after Costa Rica was colonized, its way of life differed from that of its Spanish colonial neighbors in that is was known more as "rural democracy" because of the absence of an oppressed mestizo class, due to the lack of intermarrying with native peoples. Central America was granted independence from Spain in 1821. After a brief civil war over the question of becoming part of Mexico, Costa Rica became a member of a confederation of Central American States. The first head of state was Juan Mora Fernandez in 1824, who was best known for his land reforms, but who also inadvertently created a class of powerful coffee barons who later overthrew the first president of Costa Rica, Jose Maria Castro.
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Extractions: Costa Rica History In September 1502, during Columbus’ last voyage, Costa Rica was "discovered." The anticipated treasures for which the country was named (the Rich Coast) were never found. Many poor settlers had immigrated from northern Spain by the mid 1700’s and were raising subsistence crops among the Indian farmers of the Meseta Central. Bananas, introduced in 1878, also began their Central American career in Costa Rica. The United Fruit Company brought labor from Jamaica to clear the forest and work the Caribbean lowland plantations. The industry peaked in 1911, after which disease ravaged the harvests. New plantations were developed along the Pacific coast near the port of Golfito. Standard Fruit Company reintroduced disease resistant strains along the Caribbean coast and once again the industry thrives. The economy of Costa Rica has long been based on agriculture. Today, in addition to coffee and bananas, its economy is supported by the export of meat, sugar and cocoa. Staple crops include beans, maize, potatoes and sugar cane, and dairy farming is both efficient and lucrative. Industry is largely concerned with food processing, the industrial sector is economically diversified, and manufacturing accounts for about 22% of the GNP. Trade is being heavily promoted to generate foreign exchange, and tourism is one of the country’s most important and valued sources of income. In recent years bird watchers and butterfly lovers have flocked to Costa Rica for its incredible wealth of wildlife and natural resources, pioneering the now world-wide popularity of "eco" or "green" tourism.
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Extractions: 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.
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Extractions: Have you ever heard that expression, history repeats itself? Well, here is another example of how true it is! Archeological testing was one part of the environmental impact studies we did before designing the master plan for Lomas de Carara. Because of samples taken, we were able to identify an archeological site at our resort community. It turns out that our project was the site of a lookout point for the indigenous village located inside the Carara Reserve. Today, our development is an extension of the park and is a return to the indigenous concept of living in harmony with nature. In that sense, the site of our resort community will again be a lookout point, helping to extend and protect the park and the surrounding area, both economically and through our resident's ecological awareness. We have preserved pre-Columbian history by designating this site an archeological reserve. As excavations proceed and findings are published, we will build a small on-site museum dedicated to the indigenous communities that lived in this area. In the meantime, here are some facts about pre-Columbian Costa Rica and the Carara area. Archeologists have found traces of indigenous settlements in the park. They have located 15 sites, spanning two eras: the Pavas Era, from 300 B.C to 300 A.D.; and the Cartago Era, from 800 - 1500 A.D. Of course, findings from the Cartago Era are more common, in particular two large sites. The Carara site is a 24 square meter (258 sq ft) rectangular foundation made from river rocks and calcified stone. Lomas Entierro, is the site of a large village with residential areas on the crests of several hills located on the banks of the Tarcoles River. Lomas Entierro was a power center of its time, dominating the lower Tarcoles River basin.
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Extractions: HISTORY OF COSTA RICA Back before Columbus discovered the "New World", what was to become Costa Rica was very different from its neighboring regions. As you will see, this is a difference that continues all the way to modern times. To the north you had the great civilizations of the Aztecs and the Mayans, and to the south in South America you had the mighty Incas. Because of Costa Rica's central position, one would think that it would flourish as a part of a major trade center, but that was not the case. Actually, Costa Rica was very isolated and sparsely populated. The major reason for this is the geography. Costa Rica is something like a bottleneck, with mountains that reach as high as 13,000 ft separating marshes, swamps, jungles and rain forests on either side. It was safer and easier for traders to bypass the place all together and go by sea instead. If you add to this the lack of precious metals, what you come up with, is a place with only five small indigenous groups living in the area by the time the Spanish arrived. The population of the region at the start of the 16th century was no more than 35,000. The five separate groups were: the Barucas of the central and southern Pacific side, the Bribri of the southern area and, into what is now Panama, the Caribs along the Caribbean coast, the Corobicis in the northern plateau, and finally the Chorotegas in the Nicoya Peninsula area. Today there are a few small reservations in Costa Rica holding the remaining descendants of these groups.
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Extractions: "One Day Tour Destination" Adventure Cruises Costa Rica General Information About Us Maps ... Site Comments Costa Rica History Geography Climate Services Culture History Pre-Conquest Areas of of Archaeological Interest Diquis Spheres But of all the existing remnants of pre-Columbian culture, none are more mysterious than the stone spheres of the Diquis region. This region covers the southern half of Costa Rica. Dotted throughout the area are perfectly shaped spheres of granite, some as large as a tall person and others as small as a grapefruit. They can be seen in the Museo Nacional and various parks and gardens in San José, as well as throughout the Diquis region. Some have been found, undisturbed for centuries, on the Isla del Caño, 20 kms west of the southern Pacific coast. Who carved these enigmatic orbs? What was their purpose? How did they get to Isla del Caño? No one has the answers to these questions. The puzzling granite spheres of southern Costa Rica serve to underscore how little we know and understand the pre-Columbian cultures of the region. Spanish Conquest Because of the lack of a large and rich Indian empire at the time of the arrival of the Spaniards, the conquest of Costa Rica is euphemistically called a settlement' by some writers. In reality, the Spanish arrival was accompanied by diseases to which the Indians had no resistance, and they died of sickness as much as by the sword. Although the Indians did try to fight the Spanish, the small numbers of natives were unable to stop the ever larger groups of Spaniards who arrived every few years attempting to colonize the land.
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Extractions: " Tour de un Día " Cruceros de Aventura Costa Rica Información General A ... Sitio WAP Costa Rica Histor ia Geogra fía Clima Servic ... a Histor ia Pre-Conqu ista Áreas de Interés Arqueológico Hoy día, los pocos grupos nativos que sobreviven son conocidos bajo el nombre de su último jefe. En el gran área de Nicoya, son de particular importancia los Chorotegas. Esta área posee una estación seca y una lluviosa. Esto llevó a un gran desarrollo en la cerámica, en comparación con el Caribe, en donde el agua era difícil de obtener y almacenar o transportar por largas distancias. Aunado a ello, las muchas bahías y atraques de la Península de Nicoya llevaron el comercio al área. Entonces, el gran área de Nicoya dejó a los arqueólogos más artefactos que la costa del Caribe. Monumento Nacional de Guayabo El mayor sitio arqueológico de Costa Rica es el Monumento Nacional de Guayabo, el cual está ubicado 85 kms al este de la San José. Guayabo, actualmente, se encuentra siendo investigado y se cree que fue habitado desde 500 A.C. al 1,400 D.C. Calles, acueductos y carreteras pueden ser apreciadas, sin embargo, la mayoría de las edificaciones han colapsado y no han sido restauradas. Oro y herramientas de piedra, han sido descubiertas allí. Los arqueólogos creen que Guayabo fue un importante centro religioso y cultural, aunque en menor comparación con los sitios Aztecas, Incas y Mayas. Las Esferas de Diquis De todos los remanentes de la cultura Precolombina, ninguno es más misterioso que la esferas de piedras de la región de Diquis. Esta región cubre la mitad del sur de Costa Rica. Esparcidas por toda el área, se encuentran en perfecto estado las esferas de granito, algunas tan grandes como el tamaño de una persona y otras tan pequeñas como una toronja. Las esferas pueden ser apreciadas en el Museo Nacional, en varios parques y jardines en San José, así como también por toda la región de Diquis. Algunas, también, han sido encontradas, imperturbadas por siglos, en la Isla del Caño, 20 kms al oeste de la costa sur pacífica. Quién esculpió estas enigmáticas figuras? Cuál era su propósito? Cómo llegaron las esferas a Isla del Caño? Nadie parece tener la respuesta a estas preguntas. Las curiosas esferas de granito del sur de Costa Rica sirven para darnos cuenta de cuán poco sabemos y entendemos las culturas precolombinas de la región.

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