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Jan 1, 1502
Christopher Columbus Visits Costa Rica
Christopher Columbus visits Costa Rica, giving it its name, which means "Rich Coast." But with disease, the settlement of the country is pushed back another 60 years. -
Jan 1, 1561
Spain's Juan de Cavallon leads the first successful colonisers into Costa Rica
The first successful colonisers reach Costa Rica with the help og Cavallon. -
Coffee is Introduced to Costa Rica
Cuba introduces coffee and the coffee bean to Costa Rica,and it then becomes a principle crop in Costa Rica. -
Central America gains Independence from Spain
Central America gains independence from Spain. A dispute happens due to whether Costa Rica should join an independent Mexico or a confederation of Central American states. -
Costa Rica joins the United Provinces of Central America
Also embraces El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. -
Costa Rica becomes fully independent!
Costa Rica becomes a fully independent country in 1838! -
Bananas are Introduced
US Business man Minor Cooper Keith introduces bananas and starts the United Fruit Company. -
Six Week Civil War
6 week civil war occurs due to a dispute in the presidential election voting.
