Every July 25, Costa Rica marks one of the defining moments in our history. Two hundred and two years ago, a decision taken in a small colonial town on the Pacific coast redrew our country’s map, expanded its economy and permanently enriched its cultural identity. The date is commonly called the “Annexation of Guanacaste,” but […] The post Costa Rica Celebrates 202 Years Since Nicoya Chose to Join the Nation appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.