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    Costa Rica is a very beautiful and unique place. It was my first time going there and I loved it! It was much different than the United States in ways I didn’t mind or even enjoyed. We saw many things and went many places while we were down there. I am ready to go back again already and do new, exciting things. However, we did a lot while we were down there. Our first stop was San Jose. We arrived late at night, so after we checked into the Don Carlos and found our rooms, a group of us went to go

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    Costa Rica’s laws are rooted in civil law rather than the common law to which Americans are accustomed. Civil law can trace its origins back to the time of the Roman Empire, which served as the foundation for the Napoleonic codes passed during the French Revolution. The Spanish law code upon which Costa Rica’s laws are based is rooted in those Napoleonic codes due to Napoleon’s acquisition of numerous countries that included Spain (Costa Rica civil law, n.d.). Laws in the country of Costa Rica are

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    1. How did Costa Rica earn its independence? -Costa Rica earned its independence like the rest of Central america. They never fought for their independence from Spain. Costa Rica then becomes part of the Independent Mexican Empire. On September 15, 1821, after the final Spanish defeat in the Mexican War of Independence which lasted through 1810–1821. Soon the authorities in Guatemala declared the independence of all of Central America including Costa Rica. 2. How does Costa Rica’s government system

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    world for their special vacation. Well, Costa Rica is now ranking in the top percent for honeymoon vacations. With it's pristine beaches, rich rainforest and amazing list of activities available, Costa Rica is the new honeymoon destination of choice. Beaches are on both coasts in Costa Rica, the Caribbean side and the Pacific side. Each offers you its own flavor depending on your desires. Manuel Antonio is considered one of the most beautiful beaches in Costa Rica. Not only do you find lush, pristine

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    Costa Rica is a democratic and peaceful country, and it has not had an army since the year 1949. The oldest evidence of human occupation in Costa Rica is associated with the arrival of groups of hunter-gatherers about 10,000 to 7,000 years BCE! The people of this era were nomadic. They gathered in bands of about 20 to 30 members. The animals they usually hunted were giant armadillos and sloths and mastodons. These animals became extinct about 8,000 years ago! In 1869 Costa Rica became a peaceful

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    richness of the earth and the mystery of its waters, in an effort to release stress and bring back inner peace that is believed to have been long lost with modern times. The location of the resort would be ideally located in the dense forests of Costa Rica on an exclusive location targeting a mainly North American market. In addition, due to the relaxed ambiance of the product, employees would be trained to meet the needs of this niche market with utmost informality in order to stay in line with this

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    be seen, and could potentially outweigh the benefits that they have brought. Another country that has significantly embraced ecotourism is Costa Rica. A tiny Central American country located just a few hours’ flight from the United States, Costa Rica rapidly transformed to a green destination, and in 1992 the U.S. Adventure Travel Society declared Costa Rica “the number one ecotourism destination in the world” (160). Its success finds its root in a mix of positive conditions that most of the other

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    Budget-Friendly Costa Rica Travelling Tips Most of the tourists settle on other tourist destinations except Costa Rica because some people describe this Central American land as a very touristy and expensive choice. But the real facts are quite different! Costa Rica is renowned for its beautiful open beaches and the biodiversity showcasing deep rain forests. For a treasured holiday experience most of the international tourists choose this natural paradise and the adventurous activities spices up

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    Republic of Costa Rica is deeply concern with the rise of international illicit drug trade in the region and the problems that are rising in our communities. Our stance is against illicit drugs that are not only passing through our borders, but the gangs that stay hidden in our national forest because the military of Guatemala and Mexico. The Republic of Costa Rica hopes to find a resolution that would benefit everyone in the Americas against drug trafficking and the cartels. The Republic of Costa Rica

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    The Reverse Resource Curse The Republic of Costa Rica is a small nation; it is home to just over 4.8 million people in an area roughly comparable to Vermont and New Hampshire combined. The land that comprises modern Costa Rica is significantly lacking in terms of ‘classical natural resources,’ that is, fossil fuel deposits, and precious metals, among others. Sections of the nation that do contain such deposits are often protected national forests, or in some cases purposefully undeveloped. Thus,

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