A Glimpse of Costa Rica

Roses and margaritas.

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In Costa Rica, voting age is 18. It is universal and compulsory.

A Glimpse of Costa Rica

Old Spanish Mission church at Ujarras. Originally built around 1693.

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In Costa Rica, the legal system is based on the Spanish civil law system.

A Glimpse of Costa Rica

Near the town of Cervantes.

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Costa Rica’s present constitution was ratified on November 7, 1949.

A Glimpse of Costa Rica

This is one of the inactive craters of Irazu Volcano. It is called the playa hermosa (the beautiful beach).

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Costa Rica’s Independence Day is September 15, 1821.

A Glimpse of Costa Rica

La Paz Waterfall near Poas Volcano. Falls were damaged during the last major earthquake.

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Costa Rica is made up of seven administrative provinces: Alajuela, Cartago, Guanacaste, Heredia, Limon, Puntarenas, and San Jose.

A Glimpse of Costa Rica

Newly cultivated fields on the slopes of Irazu Volcano. Anvil shaped thunderhead over the central valley.

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Costa Rica is located in the UTC-6 time zone meaning it is one hour behind Washington, D.C. during Standard Time.

A Glimpse of Costa Rica

Wildflowers growing on the inner crater wall of Irazu Volcano.

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He who is a good ruler must first have been ruled.

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The capital of Costa Rica is San Jose which has the geographical coordinates of 9.56N; 84.05 W.

A Glimpse of Costa Rica

A very common butterfly in Costa Rica.

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Life just doesn’t hand you things. You have to get out there and make things happen.

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Costa Rica is a democratic republic.

A Glimpse of Costa Rica

Coffee beans almost ready to pick. Photo taken near Cachi in the Orosi Valley.

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A smile is an inexpensive way to improve your looks.