Costa Rica
La Pura Vida
By Myles
Basic Info
• Capital City – San José
• Population: 3,834,934 (July 2002)
Roman Catholic
• Primary Language: Spanish
• Government: Democracy
• President: Abel Pacheco
• Major Religion:
Costa
Rican
Geography
Where is Costa Rica?
Costa Rica is located in central America. It borders the Caribbean
Sea, the Pacific Ocean, and only two other countries:
Nicaragua to the north and Panama to the south.
Major Costa Rican Cities
• San José
• Puerto
Limón
• Golfito
• Liberia
• Alajuela
La Ciudad de San José
The City of San José
• San José is the capital of Costa Rica
• It is home to many monuments like the
Teatro Nacional, and El Parque Morazán
El Parque Morazán
<El
Teatro
Nacional
La Cuidad de Alajuela
Alajuela is in central Costa Rica. In the Central Valley, it is a
leading commercial center for the sugar and livestock
industries as well as being a summer resort. It is the home
of national hero Juan Santamaria.
Puerto Limón
•Puerto Limón is one of the most valuable
port cites in the Caribbean.
•Christopher Columbus landed near Puerto
Limón when he discovered it on his fourth
voyage to the Americas.
•Puerto Limón contains the largest portion
of Costa Rica's English-speaking population.
History of Costa Rica
Founding
• Discovered by
Christopher
Columbus in 1502
• Columbus named the
region “Costa Rica”
or “Rich Coast”
because of the goldbearing nearby
indians.
Christopher Columbus
Central American Federation
(1825-1838)
The Central American Federation was a
political confederation of the republics
of Central America —Costa Rica,
Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua,
and El Salvador.
Francisco Morazán held Costa Rica in the
confederation for the last eight years of
the existence of the Central American
Federation, until it broke apart in 1838.
Costa Rican Civil War
(1838 – 1850)
There was a short period of civil war
skirmishes immediately following Costa
Rica’s secession from the Central
American Federation.
The wars ended in 1850 when Spain
recognized Costa Rica as an
Independent nation.
William Walker’s Invasion
• William Walker, an
American adventurer,
attempted to invade Costa
Rica with a Nicaraguan
slave army in 1856.
• Juan Rafael Mora, president
of Costa Rica at the time of the
invasion, defeated William Walker
And became a national hero.
Juan Santamaria
Costa Rican Hero
• Juan Santamaria was born in
Alajuela
• The legend of Juan Santamaria
is that during the William Walker
invasion, Santamaria took a
torch to the fort that William
Walker was confined to after
being defeated by the Ticos. He
took many bullets in his torso
but managed to set the fort
ablaze.
Civil War of 1948
~The Costa Rican Civil War of 1948 was a result
of the Cold War
~Calderon Guardia (president 1940-1944) ran
for president as a member of the Communist
Party in the 1948 election
~Guardia lost to Otilio Ulate
~The standing president, Picado, under the
political control of Guardia, refused to give up
the presidential house.
~Peasants and politicians alike formed a militia
and
and removed Picado from office.
Where’s the Army?
• Costa Rica prohibited the recruitment
and training of soldiers in the country in
1949.
• President Oscar Arias of Costa Rica
received a Nobel Peace Prize for his
pacifist actions in 1987.
• To this day, Costa Rica is the only
modernized nation without a military.
Costa Rican Culture
La Cultura de Los Ticos
El Apodo para Los
Costarricenses
• Just as Americans
are referred to as
“yanks,” the people
of Costa Rica
proudly refer to
themselves as
“Ticos”
•The word “Tico” derives
from the Spanish word
“hermanito,” for “little brother.”
Somehow. No one knows exactly
how “Tico” derives from “hermanito”
But then again… what does “yankee”
derive from?
= Tico
=Yankee
“Las Carretas”
-Costa Rican Ox Carts• “Carretas” are traditional Costa Rican ox carts.
• They were used at first only as coffee transportation.
• Carretas are painted colorfully and brought to fiestas.
Important Crops
< Bananas
Coffee >
¡Teatro Nacional!
National Theater
The National Theater
in San Jose is over
100 years old.
Famous Costa Rican
Dishes
• Most food is
Costa Rica is
centered around
beans and rice.
Therefore, the
recipe for “gallo
pinto” consists
primarily of of
black beans and
rice.
Recipe for Gallo Pinto!!!
1 cup raw brown rice (steamed)
5 cans (16 oz) black beans (rinsed and drained)
1 chopped onion
2 large green peppers, chopped or diced
2 large red peppers, chopped or diced
2 1/2 tsp. ground coriander
4 Tbs. veg. Worcestershire sauce
2 Tbs. tobasco sauce
1 scant Tbs. salt
2 pkgs. chopped, frozen spinach (thawed and squeezed)
Spray large casserole dish with something like Pam.
Cook rice ahead (use a steamer so that the rice wouldn't stick
together). Saute peppers, onions, spinach, and seasonings. Add ric
and mix. Add rinsed beans and mix. Heat through (covered). Enjoy.
Catholicism
- Over 90% of Ticos are members of the Roman Catholic
Church
- The religion was brought to the area by Spanish conquerors.
-The Roman Catholic Church, unlike others, has a hierarchy
that controls the functions of the church.
- The government is democratic, however, and is religiously
tolerant to members of non-Catholic religions.
Costa Rican
Holidays
January 1 - New Year's Day
April 11 - Juan Santamaría Day
May 1 International Day of the Worker
July 25 - Anexation of Guanacaste
August 2 - Virgen of Los Angeles (Costa Rica's Patron)
August 12 - Mother's Day
September 15 - Independence Day
October 12 - Day of the Cultures (Columbus Day)
December 25 - Christmas
Easter - The week before Easter Sunday is an unofficial
vacation time. Much of the country shuts down.
Costa Rican Government
• The Costa Rican
government has a
long standing
democratic traditions,
and is one of the
oldest democracies in
the Americas.
El Crescudo symbolizes
the view of Costa Rica from
Spain, with a view of the
Atlantic and Pacific oceans.
El Crescudo
The Crest of the Flag
Costa Rican Currency:
The Colón
$1.00 United States
Currency (dollar)
=
¢384.57 Costa Rican
Currency (colón)
Costa Rican Natural Features
National Parks of Costa
Rica16. Chirripó National Park
1. Santa Rosa National Park
4. Las Baulas National Park
5. Cabo Blanco Strict Nature Reserve
9. Peñas Blancas Wildlife Refuge
11. Manuel Antonio National Park
20. Tortuguero National Park
22. Braulio Carrillo National Park
23. Poás Volcano National Park
24. Irazú Volcano National Park
Parque Nacional
Volcán Irazú
Diego de la Haya
* 3432 meters above sea level
• Irazu summit has four craters: 1. the
main or western crater,2. the "Diego de
la Haya," and two small craters, one
3. southeast and the other 4.
northwest of the main crater.
* Very cold, bring a windbreaker
* Mostly in the clouds
• Summit offers view of Atlantic and
Pacific oceans, when clear
Manuel Antonio
National Park
- Manuel Antonio National Park is Costa Rica's most famous.
- Endangered squirrel monkey is found here.
- The beaches are fringed with coconut palm, as befits
a tropical paradise.
SQUIRREL MONKEY
Parque Nacional Volcán Arenal
•The Arenal Volcano in Arenal Volcano National
Park is known for its regular, systematic eruptions.
Lankester Botanical Gardens
Lankester Botanicals is an orchid
garden first planted by British
Botanist, Charles Lankester.
Orchids were exotic and rare when
The garden was planted near San
José.
Today, Lankester Botanical
Gardens Is an ecological
reserve belonging to
The university of Costa Rica.
Cloud Forests
•Cloud forests contain much more humidity
that rainforests, but bear all of the features of
rainforests.
•Low - flying clouds keep cloud forests wet in
Costa Rica even during the annual dry season
*Cloud forests are rare in the Americas, but one
can be viewed in the Costa Rican Monte Sky
Reserve, where students can study Spanish, ecology,
and biology
Costa Rican Wildlife
Almost all of Costa Rica’s wildlife exists in the tropical
rainforests that cover much of Costa Rica’s total area. The
rainforest can support millions of species of animals and
insects.
The Quetzal! >>>
This bird is very rare and
is almost exclusive to the
countries of Costa Rica and
Guatemala
Deforestation
Deforestation is a serious problem that plagues
all rainforest regions. Not only are these precious
sanctuaries of biodiversity destroyed, but so is the
biodiversity! When a creature’s habitat is destroyed,
the creature dies. Expert biologists say millions of animal
and insect species become extinct even before their
discovery!
• Costa Rica is referred to as
the success story of
Central America
• With one primary
language, on primary
religion, and coasts of the
Atlantic and Pacific
oceans, Costa Rica is a
potential world power.
• Costa Rica recently elected
a new president, Abel
Pacheco.
Costa Rica today
President Abel Pacheco
Info and Tips for Tourists
Costa Rica is typically American-friendly.
pictured here is Mrs. Speeker and a few
friends celebrating American Independence
Day in Costa Rica. >>>
Due to recent problems ^
With counterfeit $100
U.S. bills in Central America,
Most banks in Costa Rica
Will not exchange $100 bills.
Bring $50’s and $20’s.
For more information on visiting
Costa Rica, call your travel agent
Or visit www.infocostarica.com
To check out some vacation deals.
Credits
• Christopher Columbus. (Online Image) Available
http://ring.mithec.com/side/columbus.html, March 20, 2003.
• Old Ship. (Online Image) Available
http://robinsonterminal.com/history/old_pics/default.htm,
2003.
• Boa Constrictor. (Online Image) Available
http://www.photo.net/cr/rara/boa.jpg, March 20, 2003.
• Waterfall. (Online Image) Available
http://www.photo.net/cr/rara/index, Mar 10, 2003.
• Juan Rafael Mora. (Online Image) Available
http://www.guiascostarica.com/presi/presi09.htm March 20,
2003.
• William Walker. (Online Image) Available
http://www.sfmuseum.org/hist1/walker.html
Credits 2
• Black bean soup. (Online Image) Available
http://www.redbushtea.com/diet/largepic.asp?LargePictureI
D=2, March 20, 2003.
• Rice. (Online Image) Available
http://pictures.nurdz.com/ricecook/SoakedRice.shtml,
March 20, 2003.
• Abel Pacheco. (Online Image) Available
http://www.casapres.go.cr/, March 20, 2003.
• San Jose building - http://www.concierge.com/sanjo
se/, March 20, 2003.
• Colones. (Online Image) Available http://www.costaricanet-guide.com/currencr.html, March 20, 2003.
Credits 3
• Pajaro. (Online Image) Available
http://costarica.tourism.co.cr/nationalparks.html#baula,
March 20, 2003.
• Pictures of Arenal. (Online Image) Available
http://www.costaricapages.com, March 20, 2003.
• gold museum photo. (Online Image) Available
http://www.ddbstock.com/sanjose3.html, March 20, 2003
• Location of Lankester. (Online Image) Available
http://costa-rica-guide.com/parks/lankest.htm, March 20,
2003
• Location of Irazu. (Online Image) Available http://costarica-guide.com/parks/irazu.htm, March 20, 2003.
• Irazu crater. (Online Image) Available
http://www.tuanis.com/costarica/parks/irazu.html, March
20, 2003.
Credits 4
• Soviet Flag. (Online Image) Available
http://www.crwflags.com/fotw/flags/su.html#com, March
20, 2003.
• Juan Santamaria statue. (Online Image) Available
http://www.infocostarica.com/culture/juansantamaria.html,
March 20, 2003.
• Green Ox Cart. (Online Image) Available
http://batemanoriginals.home.att.net/costa_rican_ox_carts.ht
m, March 20, 2003.
• Pictures of Sarchi. (Online Image) Available
http://www.virtualtourist.com/m/1c168/9ca/6/, March 20,
2003.
• Alajuela central park. (Online Image) Available
www.monteverdeinfo.com/alajuela/ alajuela-costa-rica.jpg,
March 20, 2003.
The End
Costa Rica Quiz
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to be A Millionaire
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Welcome to
Who Wants to be
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What is the nickname
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A: Yankees
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Which of the
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A: The United States
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What is the name of
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A: coche
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Near what city did
Christopher Columbus land
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A: San José
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From the peak of which
Costa Rican volcano can
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Pacific Oceans on a clear
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Identify Costa Rica’s
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A: Juan Santamaria
B: Juan Rafael Mora
C: William Walker
D: Christopher Columbus
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Which of the following
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What is officially the
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Costa Rica?
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A: Spanish Rice
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What is Costa Rica’s
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A: Volcán Irazú
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D: Manuel Antonio
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In what Costa Rican
city if the Red Dome
Colonial Cathedral
located?
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A: Alajuela
B: Lepanto
C: Golfito
D: San José
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Proceed to $1,000,000 Question?
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What type of endangered
primate is found almost
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Antonio National Park?
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A: Squirrel Monkey
B: Proboscis Monkey
C: Gorilla
D: Chimpanzee
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