In the hill north of Arenal lake, a giant tree has been investigated. La ceiba [Ceiba pentandra] is 60 meters tall with enormous 60-meters wide crown. According to botanists is 500-550 years old and "remembers" times of Columbus. It was counted to bear 30 species of orchids, 18 sp. of bromeliads and 13 ferns species.
Republic of Costa Rica
Welcome to the first in Poland and the biggest in Europe, the Center of Informations about Costa Rica. The web-page is dedicated to the astonishing, beautifull, magical, the best country in the world and to its incredible the most fantastic nation - Ticos. Our aim is to put together in one place as many as possible infos about Costa Rica and to make it more known internationally. It may happen that some of the links listed below may be out of use (or temporary out of use). If you have any questions or you want to suggest anything, feel free to write to us.
Here there is the list of 21 pictures of buildings in Costa Rica about which we want to know more. If you recognize them and can tell us what are their names, the dates of constructions or any other details of their history, please, write to us...
MUSEUM of COSTA RICA
In Poland is opening the first Museum of CR in Europe. Please, if U have postcards, stamps, maps, telephonic cards, newspapers, coins, pictures, old books, shields, flags, music in one word anything related with your country and U can send it, please write to me: kostaryka1988@poczta.onet.pl.
CARLOS SANTANA IN CR
Carlos Santana will play one-night show at Estadio Saprissa in Tibas on April 6th. It is part of promotion of his new album.
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HEMINGWAY INN
Located in San Jose, the Hemingway Inn is close to all the museums, restaurants, shopping and
nightlife. It`s one of the most photographed buildings. Warm ambiance and jungle surroundings are accented with Mayan statues,
rosewood decore and Costa Rican art.
HUMBERTO VARGAS VALERIO He was born in 1969. When was 7 years old started playing guitar, then continued learning in Music Art Conservatory on University of Costa Rica. In 1989 won the Second Guitar Festival in Costa Rica. in 1996, as a member of Guitar Orchestra of University of Costa Rica participated in recording album "Paisaje Iberoamericano" and went on tournee on USA, Europe and countries of Central America. He recorded two CD albums: "Tonos sepia" (2002) and "Aire" (2005). [Read
more about Costa Rican famous actors and singers]
FEBRUARY, 2006: Costa Rican singer, guitarrist and songwriter Humberto Vargas Valerio has won the 47th International Song Festival in Vina del Mar in Chile for
his song "Dilo de una vez". Vargas has got a prize of 30.000 $ and a statuette of silver gull. The festival was attanded by 15.000 viewers who flocked in open-air amphitheater. He was welcomed by crowd of Ticos in Costa Rican Juan Santamaria International Airport on his arrival on March 2nd.
YOU CAN HELP Anyone who can give any informations about Randall Erick Cascante Miranda or his sister Yessenia from Barrio Mexico in San Jose please get in touch with us.
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BEST ARCHITECTS
If U look for renowned and professional architects, take under consideration to call for MOREHEAD/GAMBOA. Architecture and engineering. It is a design group of Americans and Costa Ricans collaborating to design high quality residences and custom furniture pieces. San Jose. 842-69-97 or 231-61-61.
WEB-PAGE
If you want to know detailed informations how to spend your vacations in Costa Rica, try to click http://www.costaricaguide.com There are lots of informations about real estate, fishing, hotels, cars, restaurations, medical service and schools. Plus gallery and amazing map of Costa Rica !
HOTEL SANTO TOMAS
Hotel is awarded Lonely Planet's Excellent Recommendation past nine consecutive years. It`s placed in Barrio Amon, in a French Victorian mansion that recalls the glorious charm of a coffee plantation home, with beautiful hardwoods. They stands out with smiling, professional staff.
SPECIAL THANKS TO: Bruno Frade Almeida, Karol Flores Araya, Frederick Arce, Sylwia Chaber, Linda Chang, Greg Fennell, Magda Fracka de Oliva, Ana Jacobo, Viviana Acuna Martinez, Randall Cascante Miranda, Elias Molina, Manrique Molina, Oscar Murillo, Jorge M. Ramirez, Ana Sibaja, Marianela Sibaja, Gina Wiessel.