A Brief History of Costa Rica: A Journey to Independence and Modern Success

Beginning in the 15th century, Spanish missionaries began colonizing Central and Latin America, claiming the region as part of the Spanish empire. Central America established its independence from Spain in 1821, and Costa Rica’s history formally began in 1823 as a part of the United Provinces of Central America. Costa Rica later declared its independence on August 30, 1848, establishing itself as a formal nation.