by Marian Paniagua | Feb 28, 2019 | Cultural Heritage
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Blessed the Costa Rican mother who knows, when giving birth, that her son will never be a soldier.” That’s what Ryoichi Sasakawa, a Japanese politician and philanthropist, had to say about Costa Rica’s culture of peace during one of...
by Staff | Feb 28, 2019 | Cultural Heritage
[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] Costa Rica’s awe-inspiring El Museo de Jade (The Jade Museum) takes visitors on a voyage through the diverse artistic history of Pre-Columbian communities. Located in San José’s Plaza de la Cultura (Plaza of...
by Staff | Jan 29, 2019 | Cultural Heritage, UP FRONT
[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] No trip to San José should be considered complete without visiting one of its many historical museums. The Museums of the Central Bank of Costa Rica (Museos del Banco Central de Costa Rica) has two of these...
by Staff | Jan 5, 2019 | Cultural Heritage
[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] The National Museum of Costa Rica is a history lover’s gift that keeps on giving: with each visit you learn more, dive into a new story and develop a deep appreciation for the vast reaches of Costa Rica’s...
by Staff | Dec 1, 2018 | Cultural Heritage
[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]April 11 Day In Costa Rica History: Juan Santamaría Rodríguez (August 29, 1831 – April 11, 1856) was a drummer in the Costa Rican army, officially recognized as the national hero of his country for his actions...
