I took this photo from the top of the National Museum in San José. The place was formerly called Cuartel Bella Vista. It also served as a weapons storage facility for the army until 1948. But it was also the same place where José Figueres Ferrer abolished the army in
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Passion, Culture, and Cinema at Its Finest Come and experience the
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By Milena Somogyi This exhibition combines graphic design, photography, and satire
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On behalf of the Office of Art and Culture of the
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From Friday, May 16 to Sunday, May 18, from 10 a.m.
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From May 16 to 18, TacoFest arrives at the Mexican Cultural
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VICE MINISTRY OF YOUTHTime: 9:00 am – 11:00 amLocation: Colegio del
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