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Traipiche in La Paz Costa Rica  
   

Traipiche in La Paz Costa Rica

Forming tapas (cones) of Sugar Cane
Costa Rica 6.2 Earthquake ... January 8, 2009

January 8th 2009
Thursday Costa Rica had a major earthquake. The current information is 23 are dead, 11 are missing and 2,300 people have been left homeless. The epicenter was near Poas Volcano just a few hours from my home in San Ramon. President Arias declared some areas uninhabitable in the future. There were photos of people walking away with just a garbage bag filled with a few possessions with all else lost. ... read more
Central America Caribbean » Costa Rica » Alajuela » San Ramon

Costa Rican Flag Costa Rica is a Central American success story: since the late 19th century, only two brief periods of violence have marred its democratic development. Although still a largely agricultural country, it has expanded its economy to include strong techn... ... read more
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