History of Costa Rica: Coast Rich with Trade
Costa Rica, a country located in the Central American region, has sprung up as a popular spot for tourists due to the sprawling rainforests and stunning beaches located across the country. It continues to dominate the region as the most visited nation. Additionally, the country has been ranked 39 th in the overall Prosperity Index rankings in 2023. Many have heard of the country by now, but how did the country come to be? Was there blood spilt across numerous deadly wars across the land before it gained independence? Let’s take a look in the annals of history for this amazing country. Name Origin It is widely believed that Christopher Columbus, who ventured to the eastern shores of Costa Rica during his 4 th and final Atlantic voyage in 1502, stayed there for 18 days repairing his ships and replenishing his ship’s resources. During that time, he managed to develop a healthy relationship with the indigenous people there that they decided to gift him a couple of memorabilia made ...