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Jan 1, 1502
Christopher Columbus
In 1502 Christopher Columbus attempted to colonize Costa Rica but there were problems....like pirates! weather! and mosquitoes! -
Jan 1, 1561
The Spanish
Came to Costa Rica and colonized the area in 1561 -
We're Free!
In 1821 Costa Rica declared independence from Spain -
Voting Rights
In 1941 women and Africans were allowed to vote