Consider this...

A dream doesn’t become a reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination and hard work.

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Costa Rica’s geographical coordinates are 10.00N; 84.00W.

A Glimpse of Costa Rica

This is the Basilica in Cartago. A pilgrimage is held each year on August 2nd. Some 1.5 million Costa Rican walk from all over the country to worship a small idol of black stone they call the Negrita. Many walk on their knees once they are actually inside the Basilica.

GOD's Little Ones

Hi! My name is Luisito and I am 8 years old. There are 6 people living at my house. My favoirte color is purple and I like snakes. My favorite food is arroz con pollo (rice with chicken). My favorite place to be is church. My favorite activity is playing soccer. My favorite song is Salto Hacia Adelante (Jump Forward). I don't like to fight. I love soccer. When I grow up I want to be a fireman.

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Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man’s character, give him power.

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Costa Rica has coasts on both the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean.

A Glimpse of Costa Rica

A poison dart frog. Isn't he cute.

GOD's Little Ones

My name is Hillary. I am 11 years old and I live with my family. My favorite color is sky blue and I love cats and dogs. I like to eat fruit. My favorite place to be is Guanacaste which is one of Costa Rica's provinces on the Pacific coast. I like to paint. My favorite song is Hogar Dulce Hogar (Home Sweet Home). I like to play games that involve jumping. I love to study, but don't really like reading. When I grow up I want to be a doctor.

Consider this...

There is danger in changing too much in search of perfection.

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Costa Rica is located in Central America between Nicaragua and Panama.

A Glimpse of Costa Rica

Costa Rica has many such slum areas. Nearly a quarter of the population live in these conditions, surviving on approximately $2 per day per person.

GOD's Little Ones

My name is Cesar. I am 11 years old. I live with my parents and 4 brothers and sisters. My favoirte colr is purple and my favorite animal is a hamster. I love to eat fish. I like the village I live in. I love to draw. My favorite song is Mi Familia ( My Family). One of my favoite things to do is play with my dog. When I grow up I want to work in a hardware store.

Consider this...

One important key to success is self-confidence. An important key to self-confidence is preparation.

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Costa Rica is largely an agricultural country but its economy is expanding to include technology and tourism industries.

A Glimpse of Costa Rica

An average sized tarantula.

GOD's Little Ones

My name is Cindy and I am ten years old. I live with my family. There are 8 of us. My favorite color is red and my favorite animal is a dog. I love hamburgers and I like being at hom. I love to play games and I love to run. My favorite song is Hogar Dulce Hogar (Home Sweet Home). When I grow up I want to be a teacher.

Consider this...

If you do what you’ve always done, you’ll get what you’ve always gotten.

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In 1838, Costa Rica proclaimed its sovereignty and independence from the other Central American provinces (countries).