query: which continent is costa rica located?

title: Geology of Costa Rica

text: Geology of Costa Rica The geology of Costa Rica is part of the Panama Microplate, which is slowly moving north relative to the stable Caribbean Plate. In the late Cretaceous, an oceanic trench or backarc system formed in connection with a subduction zone, situated where the Isthmus of Panama is now located. Into the early Paleogene, deep sea, open ocean sediments and basalt lava accumulated in the backarc. Volcanic activity was intense in the Cretaceous, Paleocene and Eocene. The volcanic arc that built up during the period overthrust onto the southern margin of North America. During the Oligocene, the offshore

title: UGA Costa Rica

text: UGA Costa Rica UGA Costa Rica is one of the three international residential centers owned and operated by the University of Georgia. The largest of these centers—the other two located in Oxford, England and Cortona, Italy—UGA Costa Rica is used as a site for research, study abroad, symposia, and ecotourism. UGA Costa Rica's campus, located at the foot of the Monteverde Cloud Forest, is primarily a site for the University of Georgia's study abroad programs, though dozens of other American universities utilize the campus for study abroad as well. Currently UGA Costa Rica offers 23 annual programs held during the

title: Costa Rica, Sinaloa

text: Costa Rica, humble, honest and working people with the best stories to tell and a lot of young people studying in the local high school with high hopes and dreams. Costa Rica nowadays is still populated and worth to visit if you are looking for an example of what people struggles everyday just to get a meal on their tables Sinaloan Banda style music is very popular in this town, including corridos. Costa Rica, Sinaloa Costa Rica is the name of a small town located about 30 minutes (by car) south of Culiacán, Sinaloa, Mexico. In its beginnings Costa Rica

title: Golfo Dulce, Costa Rica

text: (approx. 45min) - Fly to Puerto Jimenez from San Jose Juan Santamaria International Airport (approx. 45min) In some English literature, this geographical feature is sometimes known as "Gulf of Dulce", which is a mistranslation, as the correct translation would be "Sweet Gulf", and this name in turn, is not used locally or internationally, the correct name stands in all languages as "Golfo Dulce". " "About Costa Rica - People, Culture, History, Nature, Economy, and More — Costarica-information.com". N.p., 2 May 2016. Web. 05 Apr. 2017. «nowiki>http://costarica-information.com/about-costa-rica</nowiki». Golfo Dulce, Costa Rica Golfo Dulce () is a gulf in Costa Rica, located

title: University of Costa Rica

text: notable individuals associated with the University of Costa Rica: University of Costa Rica The University of Costa Rica (Spanish: "Universidad de Costa Rica," abbreviated UCR) is a public university in the Republic of Costa Rica, in Central America. Its main campus, Ciudad Universitaria Rodrigo Facio, is located in San Pedro Montes de Oca, in the province of San José. It is the oldest, largest, and most prestigious institution of higher learning in Costa Rica, originally established as the "Universidad de Santo Tomás" in 1843. It is also the most important research university in the country, and Central America. Approximately 45,000

title: Geography of Costa Rica

text: Geography of Costa Rica Costa Rica is located on the Central American Isthmus, surrounding the point 10° north of the equator and 84° west of the prime meridian. It borders both the Caribbean Sea (to the east) and the North Pacific Ocean (to the west), with a total of 1,290 km of coastline (212 km on the Caribbean coast and 1,016 km on the Pacific). Costa Rica shares a border with Nicaragua to the north (313 km long border) and with Panama to the south (348 km long border). The area of Costa Rica is 51,100 km² of which 51,060

title: Cabuya, Costa Rica

text: is used for fishing and snorkeling. Cabuya, Costa Rica Cabuya is a small fishing village on the Nicoya Peninsula of Costa Rica. It is located a few miles from the tourist areas of Montezuma and Santa Teresa, and is visited by hikers, surfers and water sports enthusiasts. The first nature reserve in Costa Rica, Cabo Blanco Reserva is located at Cabuya. Near the village is a Yoga retreat. Off the coast is Isla de Cabuya, the Cemetery Island. Cabuya Island is accessible by foot at low tide and dates back to pre-Columbian times. It is still used a burial ground.

title: Cabuya, Costa Rica

text: Cabuya, Costa Rica Cabuya is a small fishing village on the Nicoya Peninsula of Costa Rica. It is located a few miles from the tourist areas of Montezuma and Santa Teresa, and is visited by hikers, surfers and water sports enthusiasts. The first nature reserve in Costa Rica, Cabo Blanco Reserva is located at Cabuya. Near the village is a Yoga retreat. Off the coast is Isla de Cabuya, the Cemetery Island. Cabuya Island is accessible by foot at low tide and dates back to pre-Columbian times. It is still used a burial ground. The reef that surrounds the island

title: Costa Rica

text: group's ten countries on their 2017 list of The World's Ten Best Ethical Destinations includes Costa Rica. The country scored highest in environmental protection among the winners. Costa Rica began reversing deforestation in the 1990s, and they are moving towards using only renewable energy. Costa Rica is composed of seven provinces, which in turn are divided into 81 cantons (, plural ), each of which is directed by a mayor. Mayors are chosen democratically every four years by each canton. There are no provincial legislatures. The cantons are further divided into 473 districts (). The provinces are: Costa Rica is

title: University of Costa Rica

text: University of Costa Rica The University of Costa Rica (Spanish: "Universidad de Costa Rica," abbreviated UCR) is a public university in the Republic of Costa Rica, in Central America. Its main campus, Ciudad Universitaria Rodrigo Facio, is located in San Pedro Montes de Oca, in the province of San José. It is the oldest, largest, and most prestigious institution of higher learning in Costa Rica, originally established as the "Universidad de Santo Tomás" in 1843. It is also the most important research university in the country, and Central America. Approximately 45,000 students attend UCR throughout the year. Within the Webometrics

title: Indigenous peoples of Costa Rica

text: Indigenous peoples of Costa Rica Indigenous people of Costa Rica, or Native Costa Ricans, are the people who lived in what is now Costa Rica prior to European and African contact and the descendants of those peoples. About 114,000 indigenous people live in the country, comprising 2.4% of the total population. Indigenous Costa Ricans strive to keep their cultural traditions and language alive. In 1977, the government passed the Indigenous Law, which created reserves. There are a total of 24 indigenous territories located throughout Costa Rica. After only gaining the right to vote in 1994, they are still fighting for

title: Costa Rica Country Day School

text: José, Costa Rica. CDS is recognized as having one of the highest college acceptance rates in the country, with most students attending schools in the United States. In 2016, the school moved from the original campus located in Escazú to the newly built, LEED-certified campus located in San Rafael de Alajuela, Hacienda Espinal. Costa Rica Country Day School The County Day School Costa Rica (CDS) is a school in San Rafael de Alajuela, Costa Rica. The school was founded in 1963 by Marian Baker in order to provide an American college preparatory education in Costa Rica. It started off as

title: National University of Costa Rica

text: to research of volcanoes, earthquakes and other tectonic processes in Costa Rica, which is located in the Central America Volcanic Arc. There are many geologists who study the eruptive activity for the volcanos in the country and observe volcanic eruptions, especially Poás Volcano, which is an active stratovolcano hat is located in central Costa Rica and has erupted 39 times since 1828. The event was captured from a webcam from the Volcanological and Seismological Observatory of Costa Rica (OVSICORI) captured the moment a dark cloud exploded about 1,000 feet in the air from a massive crater of the Poás Volcano.

title: Costa Rica

text: 2006, Costa Rica received 150,000 foreigners that came for medical treatment. Costa Rica is particularly attractive to Americans due to geographic proximity, high quality of medical services, and lower medical costs. Since 2012, smoking in Costa Rica is subject to some of the most restrictive regulations in the world. Costa Rica Costa Rica (; ; literally "Rich Coast"), officially the Republic of Costa Rica (), is a country in Central America, bordered by Nicaragua to the north, the Caribbean Sea to the northeast, Panama to the southeast, the Pacific Ocean to the southwest, and Ecuador to the south of Cocos

title: Volaris Costa Rica

text: Volaris Costa Rica Volaris Costa Rica is a low-cost airline based at Juan Santamaría International Airport in San José, Costa Rica. It is a subsidiary of Mexican airline Volaris. Announced in March 2016, the airline began operations in November with flights to Guatemala City. Parent company Volaris announced the creation of Volaris Costa Rica in March 2016, at which point the subsidiary was already nearing the end of certification with Costa Rican officials. Volaris confirmed in November 2016 that its Costa Rican subsidiary had obtained its air operator's certificate. Volaris Costa Rica operated its first flight from its San José

title: Costa Rica

text: as a regional worship center for Costa Rica. However, they represent less than 1% of the population. The primary language spoken in Costa Rica is Spanish, which features characteristics distinct to the country, a form of Central American Spanish. Costa Rica is a linguistically diverse country and home to at least five living local indigenous languages spoken by the descendants of pre-Columbian peoples: Maléku, Cabécar, Bribri, Guaymí, and Buglere. Of native languages still spoken, primarily in indigenous reservations, the most numerically important are the Bribri, Maléku, Cabécar and Ngäbere languages; some of these have several thousand speakers in Costa Rica

title: Demographics of Costa Rica

text: The number of migrants declined in later years but in 2015, there were some 420,000 immigrants in Costa Rica and the number of asylum seekers (mostly from Honduras, El Salvador, Guatemala and Nicaragua) rose to more than 110,000, a fivefold increase from 2012. In 2016, the country was called a "magnet" for migrants from South and Central America and other countries who were hoping to reach the U.S. European Costa Ricans are people from Costa Rica whose ancestry lies within the continent of Europe, most notably Spain. According to DNA studies, around 67% of the population have some level of

title: Tourism in Costa Rica

text: the most popular destinations by both foreign and domestic tourists, with the exception of Cocos Island, which it is not easily accessed, because it is located in the Pacific Ocean, approximately 550 km (340 mi) from the Pacific shore of Costa Rica. Costa Rica, together with Cuba, Mexico, Panama, Colombia, Brazil, and Chile, is among the Latin America countries that have become popular destinations for medical tourism. In 2009 Costa Rica received 30,000 international tourists seeking for medical treatment, and spent around . Most medical travelers came from the United States and Canada. During 2010, the number of patients rose

title: Montezuma, Costa Rica

text: large number of visitors to the area. Montezuma, Costa Rica Montezuma is a town in Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica which began as a remote fishing village and has gained popularity since the 1980s among tourists on a budget. Montezuma is located near the southern tip of the Nicoya Peninsula, southwest of Paquera and south of the town of Cóbano. Most services are in Cóbano. The nearest airport is located in Tambor. The town features a mix of local residents as well as foreign backpackers and eco-tourists who come for the beaches, rivers, and scenic waterfalls that surround the village. The

title: Montezuma, Costa Rica

text: Montezuma, Costa Rica Montezuma is a town in Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica which began as a remote fishing village and has gained popularity since the 1980s among tourists on a budget. Montezuma is located near the southern tip of the Nicoya Peninsula, southwest of Paquera and south of the town of Cóbano. Most services are in Cóbano. The nearest airport is located in Tambor. The town features a mix of local residents as well as foreign backpackers and eco-tourists who come for the beaches, rivers, and scenic waterfalls that surround the village. The nearby Cabo Blanco Nature Reserve draws a

title: Flag of Costa Rica

text: stars stand for the 7 provinces of Costa Rica. The Spanish name of the country is scrolled on a white banner, Republica de Costa Rica (Republic of Costa Rica), and the Central American union is recognized in the blue upper scroll, America Central, recalling the former United Provinces of Central America. The flag of Costa Rica is similar to the flag of Thailand, which was adopted 11 years later in 1917. It also resembles the flag of North Korea which was adopted almost 42 years later in 1948. Flag of Costa Rica The national flag of Costa Rica is based

title: Golfo Dulce, Costa Rica

text: Golfo Dulce, Costa Rica Golfo Dulce () is a gulf in Costa Rica, located at the South of the Province of Puntarenas. The inlet starts on the Pacific Ocean side of Costa Rica and extends slightly northward before turning west. The most westward part is at the city of Rincon. The bay separates the Osa Peninsula from the mainland Costa Rica. In the northeast part of the gulf is the Piedras Blancas National Park (former Corcovado National Park extension), with its of protected rainforest. The tropical lowland wet forest is one of the most threatened and least studied types of

title: Pejibaye (Town), Costa Rica

text: and Pejibaye central with students in grades six and under. Pejibaye (Town), Costa Rica Pejibaye is a small town in the District of Pejibaye along the Pejibaye River in Jiménez, Costa Rica. Roughly one hour South of Turrialba and two hours East of Cartago, Pejibaye is an emerging ecotourism site in Costa Rica. The town lies in a valley between the La Marta Wildlife Refuge and the Tapantí National Park. Pejibaye, Costa Rica is an ecological community located in the Canton of Jiménez in the Provence of Cartago. Pejibaye is separated into many neighborhoods, including El Humo, Plaza Vieja, San

title: Pejibaye (Town), Costa Rica

text: Pejibaye (Town), Costa Rica Pejibaye is a small town in the District of Pejibaye along the Pejibaye River in Jiménez, Costa Rica. Roughly one hour South of Turrialba and two hours East of Cartago, Pejibaye is an emerging ecotourism site in Costa Rica. The town lies in a valley between the La Marta Wildlife Refuge and the Tapantí National Park. Pejibaye, Costa Rica is an ecological community located in the Canton of Jiménez in the Provence of Cartago. Pejibaye is separated into many neighborhoods, including El Humo, Plaza Vieja, San Joaquin, Los Tigres, Oriente, El Oso, La Veinte (20), y

title: Costa Rica Institute of Technology

text: institute began offering bachelor's degrees in Computer Engineering and Information Technology Administration. In 2011 TEC invested over $1 million in equipment, infrastructure and personnel related to nanotechnology. The institute's main campus is located near downtown Cartago. There are regional branches located in Santa Clara, San Carlos, downtown San José, near downtown Alajuela Costa Rica Institute of Technology The Costa Rica Institute of Technology, (Instituto Tecnológico de Costa Rica), also known as "ITCR" or "TEC", is the top public university specializing in engineering and science in Cartago, Costa Rica. The ITCR is a national autonomous institution of higher education, dedicated to

title: Playa Herradura, Costa Rica

text: Playa Herradura, Costa Rica Playa Herradura (Herradura Beach) is a coastal town on the Central Pacific Region of Costa Rica. It is located about north of Jacó in the province of Puntarenas. The name Herradura (horseshoe) refers to the bays horseshoe shape. The town has developed into an important tourist destinations in Costa Rica. This has been in part thanks to Los Suenos Resort and Marina. The resort and related amenities, including a full service five star Marina, have positioned the town as the Fishing Capital of Costa Rica. The Marina is home to the largest fleet of Sports fishing

title: Costa Rica Open

text: founder and promoter, Kai Fieberg, who had been killed in a car accident earlier in the year. In 1979 and 1980, Cariari hosted the PGA sponsored Friendship Cup, which is sometimes also referred to as the Costa Rica Open. These tournaments were won by Raymond Floyd and Larry Ziegler. - Won after play-off Costa Rica Open The Costa Rica Open is a men's professional golf tournament that was played annually in Costa Rica until 2007. It was an event on the Tour de las Americas from 2002 until its replacement by the Costa Rica Golf Classic in 2008, and was

title: Museo Nacional de Costa Rica

text: a bust of José Figueres and butterfly garden in the outside "Plaza de la Democracia". Museo Nacional de Costa Rica The Museo Nacional de Costa Rica is the national museum of Costa Rica, located in the capital of San José. It is located at Calle 17, between Central and Second Avenue, Cuesta de Moras, in the Bellavista Fortress, a crenallated, ochre colored building opposite the Legislative Assembly of Costa Rica. The fortress was built in 1917 and was originally a military barracks: the exterior walls still have many bullets lodged in them from the country's 1948 civil war. It became

title: Museo Nacional de Costa Rica

text: Museo Nacional de Costa Rica The Museo Nacional de Costa Rica is the national museum of Costa Rica, located in the capital of San José. It is located at Calle 17, between Central and Second Avenue, Cuesta de Moras, in the Bellavista Fortress, a crenallated, ochre colored building opposite the Legislative Assembly of Costa Rica. The fortress was built in 1917 and was originally a military barracks: the exterior walls still have many bullets lodged in them from the country's 1948 civil war. It became the site of the museum in 1950. The entrance on the east side leads to

title: National University of Costa Rica

text: National University of Costa Rica The National University of Costa Rica (in Spanish, Universidad Nacional de Costa Rica, abbreviated UNA) is one of five public universities in the Republic of Costa Rica, in Central America. The main campus is located in the city of Heredia. According to recent international studies, The National University of Costa Rica ranks 85th in Latin America and 1576th in the world . More than 12,000 students study in its main campus. In addition to offering a broad undergraduate curriculum, it offers 16 Master of Arts degrees. It is known for its strong programs in ecology,

title: Heredia, Costa Rica

text: Herediano, who have won the league title 25 times. They play their home games at the Estadio Eladio Rosabal Cordero. Heredia, Costa Rica Heredia () is a city in the Heredia province of Costa Rica, of which it is the capital; it is 10 kilometers to the north of the country's capital, San José. The city is home to one of the largest colleges in Costa Rica, the National University of Costa Rica, which accepts many international students. Prior to its founding, the area around Heredia was inhabited by the native tribe that is known as the Huetares, who were

title: Heredia, Costa Rica

text: Heredia, Costa Rica Heredia () is a city in the Heredia province of Costa Rica, of which it is the capital; it is 10 kilometers to the north of the country's capital, San José. The city is home to one of the largest colleges in Costa Rica, the National University of Costa Rica, which accepts many international students. Prior to its founding, the area around Heredia was inhabited by the native tribe that is known as the Huetares, who were commanded at the coming of the Spanish by the "Cacique" Garavito. In 1706 settlers from Cartago, set up a small

title: Tamarindo, Costa Rica

text: will get change in colons. There are several shops in Tamarindo that sell and rent surf boards. They also sell related equipment and clothing. Tamarindo, Costa Rica Tamarindo is a town and "district" of the Santa Cruz canton, located on the Nicoya Peninsula on the Northern Pacific coast of Costa Rica in the Province of Guanacaste. Tamarindo is the largest developed beach town in Guanacaste, and the second-largest in all of Costa Rica, behind Jacó (Not including port towns such as Puntarenas or Quepos). The district has a population (as of 2011) of 6,375 (3rd biggest district of Santa Cruz,

title: Tamarindo, Costa Rica

text: Tamarindo, Costa Rica Tamarindo is a town and "district" of the Santa Cruz canton, located on the Nicoya Peninsula on the Northern Pacific coast of Costa Rica in the Province of Guanacaste. Tamarindo is the largest developed beach town in Guanacaste, and the second-largest in all of Costa Rica, behind Jacó (Not including port towns such as Puntarenas or Quepos). The district has a population (as of 2011) of 6,375 (3rd biggest district of Santa Cruz, second being Veintisiete de Abril and first Santa Cruz itself). The main attractions are surfing and eco-tourism. Towns belonging to the district besides Tamarindo

title: National University of Costa Rica

text: renovate some of the older buildings such as the College of the Arts and College of Social Sciences Buildings. National University of Costa Rica The National University of Costa Rica (in Spanish, Universidad Nacional de Costa Rica, abbreviated UNA) is one of five public universities in the Republic of Costa Rica, in Central America. The main campus is located in the city of Heredia. According to recent international studies, The National University of Costa Rica ranks 85th in Latin America and 1576th in the world . More than 12,000 students study in its main campus. In addition to offering a

title: Jacó, Costa Rica

text: Jacó, Costa Rica Jacó is a resort city on the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica in Central America. Located in the county of Garabito in the Puntarenas province, the city has a population of approximately 10,000 residents. Jacó's beach is 2.5 miles (4 km) long and offers some of the best surfing in Costa Rica. As Jacó lies on the seashore, climate is normally humid, with relative humidity around 80%, reaching 90% in June. Temperature is 85–90 °F (24-32 °C) during the day and 75–80 °F (24-26 °C) at night. During the dry season, away from the water, the temperature

title: Costa Rica, Sinaloa

text: Costa Rica, Sinaloa Costa Rica is the name of a small town located about 30 minutes (by car) south of Culiacán, Sinaloa, Mexico. In its beginnings Costa Rica was a small peasant town created due to the existence of the sugar cane processing plant that was there. In the 1960s, there were just about 15,000 people in the town but it was thriving with commerce. Its people were known to be very polite. There were 2 movie theaters and plenty of restaurants. The more popular places were the Farmacia Del Capi, El Restaurante Lety, La Neveria De Juvencio, El Mercado

title: European School of Costa Rica

text: curriculum, in addition to mandatory annual class trips within Costa Rica. The school has soccer fields, basketball courts, a gymnasium, and string music program. European School of Costa Rica The European School of Costa Rica is a K-12 International Baccalaureate school located in San Pablo de Heredia, Costa Rica with enrollment of approximately 500. It was founded in 1989 . Instruction is in English. Sixty percent of the students are Costa Rican. Assistance is provided in Spanish and French. Teachers originate from over a dozen countries. The curriculum is created by director Anne Aronson. Class size is capped at 20.

title: Miss Costa Rica

text: Miss Costa Rica Miss Costa Rica is a national beauty pageant in Costa Rica. Women between the ages of 18 and 27, each representing a province, compete to represent Costa Rica for one year and participate in the annual Miss Universe international competition. Costa Rica has participated in the Miss Universe pageant since 1954 and has sent 56 representatives in the pageant's 60-year history. The event has been broadcast by Teletica since 1960. In 2007 Costa Rica's representatives in Miss World, Miss Earth, and Miss International are selected for REINAS DE COSTA RICA ORG. In 2017 The Miss Costa Rica

title: Las Mercedes (archaeological site, Costa Rica)

text: Las Mercedes (archaeological site, Costa Rica) Las Mercedes (L-289-LM) is a complex archaeological site located on the Caribbean slope of Costa Rica between the foothills of Turrialba Volcano and the alluvial plain. The site contains a variety of architectural features including platforms, plazas, retaining walls or terraces, funerary areas, ramps, and paved roads. Las Mercedes is located 90 m above sea level in Mercedes District, Guácimo, Limón Province, Costa Rica between the rivers Dos Novillos and Parismina, which are tributaries to the Reventazón River. Dos Novillos River is 700 m to the southeast and Parismina is 2.5 km to the

title: Costa Rica–United States relations

text: in 1945 and declared " 'public interest' " by the Costa-Rican government in 1993. This association's stated mission is ""to lead in innovative ways of teaching languages and the promotion of inter-cultural experiences"," more precisely with regards to the United States. It is partnered with the Embassy of the United States in San José. The Costa Rican Embassy to the United States is located in Washington D.C. The Costa Rican ambassadress is Muni Figueres. The Deputy Chief of Mission is Laura Dachner. The American International School of Costa Rica serves American families in Costa Rica. Costa Rica–United States relations Costa

title: Jacó, Costa Rica

text: The beach in Jaco is perfect for beginner surfers, with surfing schools and various shops that sell and rent equipment for surfing. Experienced surfers also visit Jaco because it is only a short drive to beaches for more professional surfers, such as Hermosa Beach, which is just five minutes away, with pipes and Beach Break for experienced surfers only. Jacó, Costa Rica Jacó is a resort city on the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica in Central America. Located in the county of Garabito in the Puntarenas province, the city has a population of approximately 10,000 residents. Jacó's beach is 2.5

title: Correos de Costa Rica

text: Correos de Costa Rica Correos de Costa Rica is the national postal service of Costa Rica. The establishment of Correos de Costa Rica gains momentum with the Costa Rican constitution of 1824, which mandates that the Congress of the Republic must open roads and carry posts and general mail. On December 10, 1839, via government decree the first rulebook for mail is drafted and the “Servicio Nacional de Correos” is created. The first emission of postage stamps was done in 1862, a year later Costa Rica attends the Postal Congress in Paris, the only Latin-American country to attend the event.

title: Rugby union in Costa Rica

text: Rica B 4th. Rugby union in Costa Rica Rugby union in Costa Rica is a minor, but growing sport. The governing body is the Federación de Rugby de Costa Rica which is not currently affiliated to the IRB. In 2007, Costa Rica helped introduce the game into Guatemala, when the Jules Verne School in Guatemala and Liceo Francés from Costa Rica played one another. In December, 2007, Costa Rica A & B sides participated in the First Central American Rugby cup. The other competing teams were Panama and Guatemala. Costa Rica A came first in this tournament, Panama 2nd, Guatemala

title: Rugby union in Costa Rica

text: Rugby union in Costa Rica Rugby union in Costa Rica is a minor, but growing sport. The governing body is the Federación de Rugby de Costa Rica which is not currently affiliated to the IRB. In 2007, Costa Rica helped introduce the game into Guatemala, when the Jules Verne School in Guatemala and Liceo Francés from Costa Rica played one another. In December, 2007, Costa Rica A & B sides participated in the First Central American Rugby cup. The other competing teams were Panama and Guatemala. Costa Rica A came first in this tournament, Panama 2nd, Guatemala 3rd, and Costa

title: National University of Costa Rica

text: Dengo Campus, is located in the city of Heredia, Costa Rica and contains the buildings for the administration and the majority of the colleges. The others are mostly located on the Benjamín Núnez Campus, named for the founder of the National University and its first president (1973–1977). The main campus was named to honor a famous Costa Rican educator, Omar Dengo Guerrero who spent his education career at the Normal School of Costa Rica, which eventually became the National University. In recent years there have been efforts to upgrade the infrastructure on campus through the UNA-BCIE agreement, which aimed to

title: Correos de Costa Rica

text: assists Costa Ricans who wish to shop online with a virtual US address. It also facilitates various government services such as delivery of passports and property certifications. In the year 2018 the operation of the smartlocker system known as API was started. Built entirely by a postal company. The network has 23 locations in the metropolitan area of Costa Rica. http://www.apicorreos.go.cr/ Correos de Costa Rica Correos de Costa Rica is the national postal service of Costa Rica. The establishment of Correos de Costa Rica gains momentum with the Costa Rican constitution of 1824, which mandates that the Congress of the

title: Football in Costa Rica

text: Football in Costa Rica Football is the most popular sport in Costa Rica. Costa Rica has long been considered an exporter of footballers within Central America, with 19 players in European professional football leagues during 2006. The newspaper, "La Nación", has prepared an annual census of these "Legionnaires" since 1994. The main professional league in the country is Costa Rican Primera División run by UNAFUT. There is a second tier league, Segunda División de Costa Rica, to which the last team of Primera is relegated after each season, and from which the champion is promoted to Primera. and a third

title: Liberia, Costa Rica

text: season can get quite hot and sometimes become uncomfortable for those who are not accustomed to such dry heat. Liberia, Costa Rica Liberia () is the capital and largest city of Guanacaste province, Costa Rica, located northwest of the national capital, San José, in the canton with the same name. It is a major center for the country's tourism industry. Liberia has been nicknamed "la ciudad blanca" (the white city) due to the white gravel that was once used to make the city’s roads and the whitewashed colonial houses which used to make up a large part of the city.

title: Liberia, Costa Rica

text: Liberia, Costa Rica Liberia () is the capital and largest city of Guanacaste province, Costa Rica, located northwest of the national capital, San José, in the canton with the same name. It is a major center for the country's tourism industry. Liberia has been nicknamed "la ciudad blanca" (the white city) due to the white gravel that was once used to make the city’s roads and the whitewashed colonial houses which used to make up a large part of the city. It had a population of 56,899 in 2013. Modern-day Liberia was founded as a hermitage without any legal or

title: Costa Rica Country Day School

text: Costa Rica Country Day School The County Day School Costa Rica (CDS) is a school in San Rafael de Alajuela, Costa Rica. The school was founded in 1963 by Marian Baker in order to provide an American college preparatory education in Costa Rica. It started off as a small school, and has since grown into a large school enrolling approximately 800 students. CDS is a member of the Association of American Schools in Central America (AASCA). The Country Day School (CDS) is a private K-12, English-speaking school located in San Rafael de Alajuela, Hacienda Espinal, a westerly suburb of San

title: Costa Rica

text: a new constitution by a democratically elected assembly. Having enacted these reforms, the junta transferred power to Ulate on 8 November 1949. After the "coup d'état", Figueres became a national hero, winning the country's first democratic election under the new constitution in 1953. Since then, Costa Rica has held 14 presidential elections, the latest in 2018. With uninterrupted democracy dating back to at least 1948, the country is the region's most stable. Costa Rica is located on the Central American isthmus, lying between latitudes 8° and 12°N, and longitudes 82° and 86°W. It borders the Caribbean Sea (to the east)

title: La Paz Waterfall, Costa Rica

text: La Paz Waterfall, Costa Rica La Paz (Spanish: "the peace") is a waterfall in central Costa Rica. In Spanish, it is known as "Catarata de La Paz". It is north of Alajuela, between Vara Blanca and Cinchona. The waterfall is located immediately alongside the road from Alajuela that leads to the northern plains of Costa Rica. The River La Paz forms the waterfall after traversing of volcanic terrain, and then continues through the rainforest of the eastern side of Poás Volcano. A short path leads behind the waterfall, where a small shrine had been located. Upstream from the waterfall is

title: Beer in Costa Rica

text: Beer in Costa Rica Costa Rica has a very strong beer industry centered on mass-produced Lagers. Imperial beer, produced by Florida Ice & Farm Co. is known and associated with Costa Rica all around the world. Due to its geographic location, Costa Rica is not able to grow the raw materials for beer, which hinders the growth of a completely local food product, and depends heavily on imported raw materials. In 1867, James Hasland, British, and Arthur Kopper, German, opened a beer brewery in Cartago. Next year, 1868, the President of Costa Rica, José María Castro Madriz, requested that Carlos

title: Reinas de Costa Rica

text: Miss World, Miss International, and Miss Earth with the exception of Miss Universe which has its own national franchise in Costa Rica. On occasion, when the candidate does not qualify (due to age) for either contest, another girl is sent. In 2005, Costa Rica was crowned as Miss Asia Pacific International 2005. She was withdrew the title and competed at the Miss World pageant. This is the first time of Costa Rica withdrew the title as the reigning queen. As of 2007, Committee Miss Costa Rica has created a separate pageant called "Reinas de Costa Rica" to select its representative

title: Editorial Costa Rica

text: Editorial Costa Rica The Editorial Costa Rica is a National Law Publishing House in Costa Rica, established on June 10, 1959. It focuses on the publication of works by Costa Ricans and the enrichment of the country's culture in literature. The "Editorial's" first publication was the book "Throughout My Life" by Carlos Gagini in 1961. Its advisory board is composed of three representatives named by the Assembly of Authors, one representative from the National University of Costa Rica, one from the University of Costa Rica, two from the Executive Branch appointed through the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports, and

title: Gran Hotel (Costa Rica)

text: suites and executive rooms Gran Hotel (Costa Rica) Gran Hotel is a hotel in San José, Costa Rica. The address is Central and second Avenue between 1 & 3. It is a historic monument in the city, built in 1930. The hotel is located near the National Theatre on one corner and the Pre-Columbian Gold Museum on the other. The hotel contains a casino in the lobby and a cafe on the patio, noted for its marimba performances. On October 5, 2011, Tribune Business News announced that the Gran Hotel in Costa Rica became a member of the Choice International

title: Gran Hotel (Costa Rica)

text: Gran Hotel (Costa Rica) Gran Hotel is a hotel in San José, Costa Rica. The address is Central and second Avenue between 1 & 3. It is a historic monument in the city, built in 1930. The hotel is located near the National Theatre on one corner and the Pre-Columbian Gold Museum on the other. The hotel contains a casino in the lobby and a cafe on the patio, noted for its marimba performances. On October 5, 2011, Tribune Business News announced that the Gran Hotel in Costa Rica became a member of the Choice International and Reals Hotels &

title: Rivas, Costa Rica

text: Rivas, Costa Rica Rivas is a modern hamlet located in the General River Valley of Costa Rica near the city of San Isidro. The town is positioned 1 kilometer north of where the Rio Buenavista and the Rio Chirripò Pacífico converge to form the Rio General. Rivas is located in the cantón of Pérez Zeledón in San José Province. This town lies south of a mountain chain Cordillera de Talamanca result of tectonic uplift between Cocos Plate and Caribbean Plate. This town is on the way to the Chirripó National Park Originally discovered in the 1980s through archaeological surveys of

title: Liberia, Costa Rica

text: formal act of foundation on 4 September 1769. It was located in a strategic location where the roads from the towns of Rivas, Bagaces, and Nicoya met. The hermitage was used primarily as place of rest by travelers. The area's giant Guanacaste trees provided shade for travelers and livestock and over time the area became known as Guanacaste (El Poblado de Guanacaste). The settlement itself shared a history with Nicaragua and Costa Rica. In 1812 the Cádiz Cortes created the providence of Nicaragua and Costa Rica. Nicaragua and Costa Rica achieved independence from Spain on 15 September 1821 after the

title: Costa Rica

text: had to work on their own land, preventing the establishment of large (plantations). For all these reasons, Costa Rica was, by and large, unappreciated and overlooked by the Spanish Crown and left to develop on its own. The circumstances during this period are believed to have led to many of the idiosyncrasies for which Costa Rica has become known, while concomitantly setting the stage for Costa Rica's development as a more egalitarian society than the rest of its neighbors. Costa Rica became a "rural democracy" with no oppressed mestizo or indigenous class. It was not long before Spanish settlers turned

title: Rail transport in Costa Rica

text: old Atlantic and Pacific stations located in San José Downtown, around from each other. Incofer has bought many Apolo 2400 series railcars from the former narrow gauge operator in Spain, FEVE. Those cars are used in the commuter train service with complementary operations of so-called "conventional trains" (old General Electric diesel locomotives pulling old passenger cars built in Costa Rica). The proposed FERISTSA Railway would connect Mexico with Panama, passing through Costa Rica. There are no connections to Panama or Nicaragua. In 2006, the following trains ran in Costa Rica: The Heredia, Costa Rica to San José, Costa Rica service

title: Volaris Costa Rica

text: base to Guatemala City on November 30, 2016, using an Airbus A320 wet leased from Volaris. The airline's initial area of focus is flights within Central America. Volaris Costa Rica is a subsidiary of Mexican airline Volaris and operates as a low-cost carrier. The airline's chief executive officer is Fernando Naranjo. The airline flies to the following destinations as of September 2018: Volaris Costa Rica flies airplanes leased from its parent company Volaris as of August 2018: Volaris Costa Rica Volaris Costa Rica is a low-cost airline based at Juan Santamaría International Airport in San José, Costa Rica. It is

title: Costa Rica

text: Costa Rica Costa Rica (; ; literally "Rich Coast"), officially the Republic of Costa Rica (), is a country in Central America, bordered by Nicaragua to the north, the Caribbean Sea to the northeast, Panama to the southeast, the Pacific Ocean to the southwest, and Ecuador to the south of Cocos Island. It has a population of around 5 million in a land area of 51,060 square kilometers (19,714 square miles). An estimated 333,980 people live in the capital and largest city, San José with around 2 million people in the surrounding metropolitan area. The sovereign state of Costa Rica

title: Santa Ana, Costa Rica

text: and Personal Training studios like MMA Costa Rica and Fight & Fitness. The Central District of Santa Ana has an approximate population of 11,775 (2011), accounting for approximately 20% of the county's population. It is currently the second most populous district in the Santa Ana Canton after the district of Pozos. Male: 5,563 Female: 6,212 Male to Female Ratio: 1:1.12 Santa Ana, Costa Rica Santa Ana is a city in the Central District of Santa Ana, Santa Ana Canton, San José Province, Costa Rica. It is located at around . The city acts as seat to the municipal government of

title: Las Catalinas, Costa Rica

text: Las Catalinas, Costa Rica Las Catalinas is a beach town recently developed along the shores of the Pacific Ocean in the Guanacaste Province of northwest Costa Rica. Envisioned as a compact, car-free, and fully walkable beach town, Las Catalinas was founded in 2006 by Charles Brewer (businessman) to foster a way of life that aims to be healthy, sustainable, fulfilling, and fun. Is it based on the principles of New Urbanism. Las Catalinas is located on the coast of Playa Danta and Playa Dantita near Potrero, about an hour drive from Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport in Liberia, Costa Rica.

title: National Theatre of Costa Rica

text: mural "Allegory of Coffee and Bananas" by Milanese artist Aleardo Villa, which is featured on the five colón bill. As well as having performances several times a week, the theatre is a tourist attraction. Performances by the National Symphonic Orchestra (NSO) take place as part of orchestra's regular season, and include both Costa Rican and foreign composers. National Theatre of Costa Rica The National Theatre of Costa Rica () is Costa Rica's national theatre, located in the central section of San José. Construction began in 1891, and it opened to the public on 21 October 1897 with a performance of

title: Wildlife of Costa Rica

text: Wildlife of Costa Rica The Wildlife of Costa Rica comprises all naturally occurring animals, fungi and plants that reside in this Central American country. Costa Rica supports an enormous variety of wildlife, due in large part to its geographic position between the North and South American continents, its neotropical climate, and its wide variety of habitats. Costa Rica is home to more than 500,000 species, which represents nearly 4% of the total species estimated worldwide, making Costa Rica one of the 20 countries with the highest biodiversity in the world. Of these 500,000 species, a little more than 300,000 are

title: Playa Herradura, Costa Rica

text: and homes and the country's best collection of tours and excursions contribute to this region's vast popularity with foreigners and locals. Playa Herradura, Costa Rica Playa Herradura (Herradura Beach) is a coastal town on the Central Pacific Region of Costa Rica. It is located about north of Jacó in the province of Puntarenas. The name Herradura (horseshoe) refers to the bays horseshoe shape. The town has developed into an important tourist destinations in Costa Rica. This has been in part thanks to Los Suenos Resort and Marina. The resort and related amenities, including a full service five star Marina, have

title: Reinas de Costa Rica

text: for Miss World 2007. Before joining to Reinas de Costa Rica, the 1st runner-up or Winner of Miss Costa Rica represented her country at the Miss International pageant. On occasion, when the candidate does not qualify (due to age) for either contest, another girl is sent. As of 2003, Committee Miss Costa Rica has created a separate pageant called "Reinas de Costa Rica" to select its representative for Miss International 2003. Reinas de Costa Rica Reinas de Costa Rica is a national beauty pageant in Costa Rica that selects representative to the Miss World pageant since 2007. The Miss Costa

title: Miss Costa Rica

text: Crown was awarded to the previous year's First Runner-up, Elena Correa, without an official contest ceremony. Miss Costa Rica Miss Costa Rica is a national beauty pageant in Costa Rica. Women between the ages of 18 and 27, each representing a province, compete to represent Costa Rica for one year and participate in the annual Miss Universe international competition. Costa Rica has participated in the Miss Universe pageant since 1954 and has sent 56 representatives in the pageant's 60-year history. The event has been broadcast by Teletica since 1960. In 2007 Costa Rica's representatives in Miss World, Miss Earth, and

title: European School of Costa Rica

text: European School of Costa Rica The European School of Costa Rica is a K-12 International Baccalaureate school located in San Pablo de Heredia, Costa Rica with enrollment of approximately 500. It was founded in 1989 . Instruction is in English. Sixty percent of the students are Costa Rican. Assistance is provided in Spanish and French. Teachers originate from over a dozen countries. The curriculum is created by director Anne Aronson. Class size is capped at 20. Enrollees attend lunch with their teachers. The food is naturally and locally sourced. Student conduct and responsibility is a focal point of the daily

title: Supercopa de Costa Rica

text: Supercopa de Costa Rica The Supercopa de Costa Rica (English: Costa Rican Supercup) is a football Supercopa de Costa Rica is renewed Champion of Champions tournament in Costa Rica and affirm with the secretary of the Unafut, Jorge Romero, after the Assembly of Presidents and representatives of Costa Rican Primera División. The first tournament will be Costa Rica Super 2012 that will be played at the Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica in one game. The objective is to face the champions of the Winter Championship a year before and the year's Summer Super Cup, however, not elect a champion of

title: Reinas de Costa Rica

text: Reinas de Costa Rica Reinas de Costa Rica is a national beauty pageant in Costa Rica that selects representative to the Miss World pageant since 2007. The Miss Costa Rica pageant stopped sending contestants to the Miss World and Miss International pageants. The last delegate sent by the organization was in 2006. In 2007, the franchise was acquired by the Reinas de Costa Rica organization presided by Alan Aleman. This pageant is unrelated to the Miss Costa Rica Organization. The following women have represented Costa Rica in three of the Big Four major international beauty pageants for women. These are

title: Buddhism in Costa Rica

text: José (Karma Kagyu lineage) and a Lingmincha Center of the Nyingma-Bon tradition. The Casa Zen of Costa Rica center is located in Santo Domingo, Heredia. There are also temples of Theravada, Shaolin and a Chinese Buddhism Pagoda. Buddhism in Costa Rica Costa Rica has more Buddhists than the other countries in Central America with almost 100,000 (2.34% of total population), followed closely by Panama, with almost 70,000 (2.1% of total population). Buddhism was introduced in the country for the first time by Chinese immigrants during the early 19th and 20th century, but an important part of these migrants later became

title: Costa Rica Cricket Federation

text: at the National Registry, and in 2010 was granted National Representation as sole governing body of Cricket in Costa Rica. Costa Rica Cricket Federation Costa Rica Cricket Federation (Spanish: "Federacion de Críquet, Federacion de Cricket - FEDECRIC") is the official governing body of the sport of cricket in Costa Rica. Costa Rica Cricket Federation is Costa Rica's representative at the International Cricket Council (ICC) and is an affiliate member and has been a member of that body since 2002. It is included in the ICC Americas region. The organisation was known as the Costa Rica Cricket Association until it upgraded

title: Costa Rica

text: a country that is geographically and culturally much nearer to Costa Rica?" Arias announced that both countries would exchange ambassadors. Costa Rica has a long-term disagreement with Nicaragua over the San Juan River, which defines the border between the two countries, and Costa Rica's rights of navigation on the river. In 2010, there was also a dispute around Isla Calero, and the impact of Nicaraguan dredging of the river in that area. On 14 July 2009, the International Court of Justice in the Hague upheld Costa Rica's navigation rights for commercial purposes to subsistence fishing on their side of the

title: Constitution of Costa Rica

text: of the constitution of 1969 is deleted and will return to the presidential reelection. 2015, declaring the country to be multiethnic and multicultural. Constitution of Costa Rica The Constitution of Costa Rica is the supreme law of Costa Rica. At the end of the 1948 Costa Rican Civil War, José Figueres Ferrer oversaw the Costa Rican Constitutional Assembly, which drafted the document. It was approved on 1949 November 7. Several older constitutions had been in effect starting from 1812, with the most recent former constitution ratified in 1871. The Costa Rican Constitution is remarkable in that it abolished the Costa

title: Costa Rica–Mexico relations

text: visits from Mexico to Costa Rica In 1995, Costa Rica and Mexico signed a free trade agreement. In 2017, two-way trade between both nations amounted to $1.3 billion USD. Mexico's main exports to Costa Rica include: televisions, vehicles and avocados while Costa Rica's main exports to Mexico include: software, computer processors and palm oil. In 2013, Mexican investments to Costa Rica amounted to $1,5 billion USD. At the same time, Costa Rican investments in Mexico amounted to $173 million USD. Mexico is Costa Rica's third largest trading partner globally. Costa Rica–Mexico relations Costa Rica–Mexico relations refers to the diplomatic relations

title: Cantons of Costa Rica

text: Cantons of Costa Rica Costa Rica is administratively divided into seven provinces which are subdivided into 82 cantons, and these are further subdivided into districts. Cantons are the only administrative division in Costa Rica that possess local government in the form of municipalities. Each municipality has its own mayor and several representatives, all of them chosen via municipal elections every four years. The original 14 cantons were established in 1848, and the number has risen gradually by the division of existing cantons. Law no. 4366 of 19 August 1969, which outlines the creation of administrative divisions of Costa Rica, states

title: Constitution of Costa Rica

text: Constitution of Costa Rica The Constitution of Costa Rica is the supreme law of Costa Rica. At the end of the 1948 Costa Rican Civil War, José Figueres Ferrer oversaw the Costa Rican Constitutional Assembly, which drafted the document. It was approved on 1949 November 7. Several older constitutions had been in effect starting from 1812, with the most recent former constitution ratified in 1871. The Costa Rican Constitution is remarkable in that it abolished the Costa Rican military, making it the first nation to do so by law. Another unusual clause include an amendment asserting the right to live

title: Geography of Costa Rica

text: de Escazú borders the Central Valley to the south and is considered the northernmost portion of the Cordillera de Talamanca. Costa Rica´s climate is mostly tropical and subtropical. Like all Central American countries, Costa Rica is considered a biodiversity hotspot. According to the INBio, about 4.5% of the world's biodiversity can be found in Costa Rica. Costa Rica is home to about 12,119 species of plants, of which 950 are endemic. There are 117 native trees and more than 1,400 types of orchids; a third of them can be found in the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve. Almost a half of

title: President of Costa Rica

text: can be prosecuted if broken. Article 148. Article 149 President of Costa Rica The President of Costa Rica is the head of state and head of government of Costa Rica. The President is currently elected in direct elections for a period of four years, which is not immediately renewable. Two Vice presidents are elected in the same ticket with the president. The president appoints the Council of Ministers. Due to the abolition of the military of Costa Rica in 1948, the president is not a Commander-in-chief, unlike the norm in most other countries, although the Constitution does describe him as

title: President of Costa Rica

text: President of Costa Rica The President of Costa Rica is the head of state and head of government of Costa Rica. The President is currently elected in direct elections for a period of four years, which is not immediately renewable. Two Vice presidents are elected in the same ticket with the president. The president appoints the Council of Ministers. Due to the abolition of the military of Costa Rica in 1948, the president is not a Commander-in-chief, unlike the norm in most other countries, although the Constitution does describe him as commander in chief of the civil defense public forces.

title: Buddhism in Costa Rica

text: (in Costa Rica) such as Buddhism and therefore convert to it, or adopt it as a philosophy. The four traditional schools of Tibetan Buddhism are present in Costa Rica. The best known and first group is the "Asociación Cultural Tibetano-Costarricense" (Tibetan-Costarrican Cultural Association), which was established in 1989 CE after the first visit of the XIV Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso in Latin America. Years later, in 2004 CE, the XIV Dalai Lama revisited Costa Rica. He gave some discourses, including one in the University of Costa Rica and took part in ecumenical activities that included Costa Rica's archbishop. The Dalai

title: Editorial Costa Rica

text: two from the Ministry of Public Education. Every two years three literary contests are held: the Editorial Costa Rica Prize, the Carmen Lyra Prize, and the Youth Creation Prize. Each prize is awarded in a different literary genre between various works entered in the competition. Editorial Costa Rica The Editorial Costa Rica is a National Law Publishing House in Costa Rica, established on June 10, 1959. It focuses on the publication of works by Costa Ricans and the enrichment of the country's culture in literature. The "Editorial's" first publication was the book "Throughout My Life" by Carlos Gagini in 1961.

title: Costa Rica

text: in this project, and it was inaugurated in March 2011, with a match between the national teams of Costa Rica and China. Costa Rica finished a term on the United Nations Security Council, having been elected for a nonrenewable, two-year term in the 2007 election. Its term expired on 31 December 2009; this was Costa Rica's third time on the Security Council. Elayne Whyte Gómez is the Permanent Representative of Costa Rica to the UN Office at Geneva (2017) and President of the United Nations Conference to Negotiate a Legally Binding Instrument to Prohibit Nuclear Weapons. The 2011 census counted

title: Geology of Costa Rica

text: that suggest the magma may have come from the melting of metamorphosed basalt. Marine geologists have found mound-like structure offshore due to subduction related fluid venting. A lack of chlorine suggests a freshwater origin. Geology of Costa Rica The geology of Costa Rica is part of the Panama Microplate, which is slowly moving north relative to the stable Caribbean Plate. In the late Cretaceous, an oceanic trench or backarc system formed in connection with a subduction zone, situated where the Isthmus of Panama is now located. Into the early Paleogene, deep sea, open ocean sediments and basalt lava accumulated in

title: Buenos Aires (Costa Rica)

text: to lack of funding, as well as the opposition of certain indigenous groups. Buenos Aires (Costa Rica) The city of Buenos Aires is the capital of the canton of Buenos Aires, which includes 12 districts. It is located in the province of Puntarenas of the Central American country Costa Rica. The city has a connection to the Pan-American Highway and therefore is easily accessible by car. The city has an airfield, named BAI. The district was originally inhabited by the Boruca natives. The settlement of peoples of Europeans descent began in 1870, when they began building a road from El

title: Buenos Aires (Costa Rica)

text: Buenos Aires (Costa Rica) The city of Buenos Aires is the capital of the canton of Buenos Aires, which includes 12 districts. It is located in the province of Puntarenas of the Central American country Costa Rica. The city has a connection to the Pan-American Highway and therefore is easily accessible by car. The city has an airfield, named BAI. The district was originally inhabited by the Boruca natives. The settlement of peoples of Europeans descent began in 1870, when they began building a road from El Guarco to Boruca. Some settlements of different indigenous people of the region are

title: Irazu Costa Rica Restaurant

text: Irazu Costa Rica Restaurant Irazu Costa Rican Restaurant is a Latin American restaurant in Chicago, Illinois that opened in 1990. It is cash only and BYOB. Irazu is located on the storied Milwaukee Avenue (Chicago) in the Bucktown/Wicker Park neighborhood on Chicago's north side. The name Irazu refers to a volcano in Costa Rica. The menu is known for Costa Rican sandwiches, traditional dishes, burritos, and its non-alcoholic drinks, especially milkshakes. Owner Henry Cerdas described it as "Latin soul cuisine-an overlap of Mexican and South American food," and intended to be a casual, non-pretentious atmosphere suitable for kids. Anna Maria

title: Irazu Costa Rica Restaurant

title: Music of Costa Rica

text: but a few. Costa Rican folk institutions include the "Fantasía Folklorica". Every August, Costa Rica is home to an International Festival of Music. In recent years the government, led by the Ministerio de Cultura, has aimed to revitalize traditional Costa Rican music. Music of Costa Rica The country of Costa Rica has many kinds of music. Though its music has achieved little international credit, Costa Rican popular music genres include an indigenous calypso scene, which is distinct from the more widely known Trinidadian calypso sound, as well as a thriving disco audience that supports nightclubs in cities such as San

title: Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica (2011)

text: Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica (2011) The National Stadium of Costa Rica () is a multi-purpose stadium in La Sabana Metropolitan Park, San José, Costa Rica. It is the first modern sport and event arena to be built in Central America. The stadium was completed in 2011 and officially opened its doors to the public on Saturday, March 26 of that same year, with a capacity of 35,175 seats. The stadium replaces the original National Stadium. It also serves as the home stadium of the Costa Rica national football team. It has one high-definition screen, located in the southern section

title: Costa Rica

text: been active in the last 75 years. The country has also experienced at least ten earthquakes of magnitude 5.7 or higher (3 of magnitude 7.0 or higher) in the last century. Costa Rica also comprises several islands. Cocos Island () stands out because of its distance from the continental landmass, from Puntarenas, but Isla Calero is the largest island of the country (). Over 25% of Costa Rica's national territory is protected by SINAC (the National System of Conservation Areas), which oversees all of the country's protected areas. Costa Rica also possesses the greatest density of species in the world.

title: Immigration to Costa Rica

text: Costa Rica. However, many used to Costa Rica as a temporary stop while waiting for permission to live in the United States or Canada. Costa Rica is most popular Central American country for Mexican immigration. The waves of migration from Mexico to Costa Rica started in 1970s, as people were attracted to its stable democracy, mild climate and political stability. According to the census of 2012, 4,285 Mexicans were living in Costa Rica from Nuevo León, Tamaulipas, Chihuahua, Baja California and Mexico City. They are typically professionals, doctors, secretaries, among other roles. Costa Rica is the ninth most popular destination

title: Supercopa de Costa Rica

text: champions. If the monarch of the two short events is the same, would face the second place in the cumulative table both championships. Similar system used in Europe where they play the champions league before the Cup champions Supercopa de Costa Rica The Supercopa de Costa Rica (English: Costa Rican Supercup) is a football Supercopa de Costa Rica is renewed Champion of Champions tournament in Costa Rica and affirm with the secretary of the Unafut, Jorge Romero, after the Assembly of Presidents and representatives of Costa Rican Primera División. The first tournament will be Costa Rica Super 2012 that will

title: Tortuguero, Costa Rica

text: Cerro Tortuguero has been officially closed by the National Park and National Reserve service due to overuse and habitat destruction. Many local guides will still offer tours. For hikers, Cerro Tortuguero is a small hill roughly 6 km north of the village, accessible only by boat. It's only 119 m high, but offers good views of the area. Tortuguero, Costa Rica Tortuguero, Costa Rica, which can be translated as "Land of Turtles", is a village on the Northern Caribbean coast of Costa Rica in the Limón Province. It gave its name to the neighboring Tortuguero National Park. The village is

title: Tortuguero, Costa Rica

text: Tortuguero, Costa Rica Tortuguero, Costa Rica, which can be translated as "Land of Turtles", is a village on the Northern Caribbean coast of Costa Rica in the Limón Province. It gave its name to the neighboring Tortuguero National Park. The village is situated on a sand bar island, separated from the mainland by Tortuguero River and bordering the Caribbean Sea. Tortuguero is renowned for its navigable canals that run through the rainforest in the national park, and has such earned the nickname of 'Central America's Amazon'. The beaches around Tortuguero are key nesting sites for four species of sea turtle,

title: Vuelta Ciclista a Costa Rica

text: Vuelta Ciclista a Costa Rica The Vuelta Ciclista a Costa Rica ("English": Tour of Costa Rica) is a bicycle racing stage race held annually since 1965 in Costa Rica. The men's Vuelta carries a UCI rating of 2.2 and is part of the UCI America Tour, which is one of six UCI Continental Circuits sponsored by the Union Cycliste Internationale, the sport's international governing body. For the women's race see; Vuelta Internacional Femenina a Costa Rica. On 31 January 2018 the UCI announced that they had suspended a number of riders who competed in the 2017 edition of the race,