Tico People

These statues stand outside the National Bank. I believe these people represent the "camposinos", the people who live in the rural areas and farm for their living. Modern Ticos dress more with the times (and often tend to have more meat on their bones).

Site in San Jose

May 17th 2009
There is lots to see walking in San Jose I have visited monuments, shops, parks and markets walking around San Jose. The weather has been really nice and cool compared to the heat and humidity of the tropical coast. Every day it either rains or threatens to rain and then I come back to the hostel to eat or have a siesta. It gets light a little after 5 am and I have a hard time staying in ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Costa Rica » San José » San José

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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