There is little trace of pre-conquest cultures in Costa Rica. The civilizations of the Mexico region, including the Aztecs, the Mayans and the Olmecs, did not expand as far south as Costa Rica.
It was settled in 1522 by the Spanish.
it was settled by the spanish in 1522
Helio Fallas is the First Vice President of Costa Rica.
The first woman president of Costa Rica was Laura Chinchilla.
Costa Rica was first discovered by Christopher Columbus in 1502 and colonized by the Spanish. Later, for a brief period, Costa Rica was apart of the Mexican Empire.
The literal meaning of Costa Rica is 'Rich Coast'.
"Es de Costa Rica" means that whatever is being discussed is from Costa Rica. Literally it means "is of Costa Rica."
'Costa' in Spanish means 'Coast' and 'Rica' means 'Rich' so 'Costa Rica' means 'Rich Coast'
It is Costa Rica's currency.
Most of Costa Rica is Catholic.
yes Costa Rica does have schools
The Costa Rica Airlines.