Tag: Rica

It was in the 1930s that workers, hacking through the jungle to clear land for new banana plantations in southern Costa Rica, came across some almost spherical stone balls, varying in size. One thought that immediately came to mind was that these spheres must contain hidden treasure, so holes wer...

The design of the Costa Rican flag is steeped in history and symbolism, with each element carefully chosen to represent the nation’s heritage and ideals. At first glance, the flag appears similar to those of several other Central American countries, featuring horizontal stripes of blue, white,...