Histories
The Roots of Pura Vida
From ancient civilizations to a modern republic without an army. Discover the resilience, peace, and heritage of the Costa Rican people through time.
Did you know?
Costa Rica contains nearly 6% of the world’s biodiversity despite covering only 0.03% of the planet’s surface.
Biography of Joaquín García Monge
1. Historical and Geographical Context: The Twilight of the Oligarchic State and the Dawn of a Turbulent Century To understand the magnitude of Joaquín García Monge’s work, it is essential...
Juan Santamaría: The Hero of the National Campaign
1. Historical and Geographical Context: The Filibuster Threat and the Defense of Sovereignty In the mid-nineteenth century, Central America became a point of immense geopolitical interest due to the interoceanic...
Don Pepe Figueres, the Second Republic Free of an Army.
Biography of José Figueres Ferrer (“Don Pepe”) 1. Historical and Geographical Context: Costa Rica in the 1940s: Between Reforms and Polarization At the beginning of the twentieth century, and especially...
