Political parties on display

The different parties had booths in all the towns to remind people to vote. They even drive thru the towns to give people rides making it easier for those without transportation. NO alcohol is sold the days prior or one day after elections.

Sunday NFL Football in Atenas

December 4th 2006
Sunday was another election day in Costa Rica. I believe this was the mayoral elections throughout the country. I could be wrong but all the signs we’ve see recently say “alcalde” and in my book that’s mayor. I had to look it up to settle a difference of opinion between Bill and I. He thought the name of all the people on the billboards was Alcalde. Yes, there are many common names through ... read more

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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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