Government/Laws
What type of government is Costa Rica?
Presidential, Representative, democratic republic.
What is the newest landmark in Costa Rica?
The new pedestrian bridge at the Guayabo National Monument
Was Costa Rica's path to independence violent?
No
Which city acts as a "gateway" to northern pacific beaches?
Liberia
What is the dominant language of Costa Rica?
Spanish
What is the most major law in Costa Rica?
The Constitution of 1949
What is the oldest landmark in Costa Rica?
Guayabo National Monument
When did hunters first arrive on Costa Rica?
Which city is the capital?
San José
Where is Bribri spoken?
On the Atlantic slope and in Talamanca
What law is broken the most in Costa Rica?
Petty theft
What is the most visited landmark in Costa Rica?
Arenal Volcano
When did Costa Rica gain it's name?
1502
What is the city Turrialba known for?
River rafting and Agriculture
Where is Cabécar spoken?
The Talamanca mountain range and southern Pacific
Does Costa Rica have presidents?
Yes
What is the least visited landmark in Costa Rica?
Catarata Vuelta del Cañón
How did Europeans effect the indigenous populations?
Most of it was decimated by European diseases following colonization.
What city in Costa Rica is an educational hub?
Heredia
What is the rarest language in Costa Rica?
Boruca
Who is the head of state in Costa Rica?
Rodrigo Chaves Robles
What landmark offers stunning turquoise waters?
Arenal Volcano
When was the "Coffee boom" in Costa Rica?
The mid 19th century
What is the city known Heredia known as?
City of flowers
How many distinct languages are there in Costa Rica?
About Seven to Eight