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Map of Costa Rica

□ Liberia □ Guanacaste □ Papagayo □ Arenal □La Fortuna □Palo Verde

□ Santa Cruz □

National Symbols of

Costa Rica

National Flower

Designated as Costa Rica's national flower on

June 15, 1939 .

According to local Costa Rican

tradition, the guaria morada brings fortune and good luck. It is sad to have a light fragrance because it is filled with “dreams to be fulfilled.”

National Tree

Costa Rica’s National Tree is known also as

Elephant Ear Tree.

The Guanacaste tree is an important part of Costa Ri-can culture. Its water-resistant wood is easy to work with and commonly used for making handicrafts as well as oxcart wheels and furniture

Guaria Morada

National Symbols of

Costa Rica

National Bird

National Labor Symbol

The oxcart, designated a National Labor Symbol on March 22, 1988, is a rustic strong vehicle with two compact wheels moved by two oxen.

Painting oxcarts developed into a form of original Costa Rican art in the early 20th century.

Clay Colored Thrush One of Costa Rica’s most common birds, the Clay Colored Thrush was designated as the National Bird in January 1977.

Three−Toed Sloth

(Bradypus Variegatus)

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Toucan (Ramphastos Toco)

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Blue Morpho (Morpho helenor)

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Coatimundi (Procyonidae)

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Jaguar

(Panthera Onca)

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Strawberry Poison Dart Frogs

(Dendrobates Pumilio)

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Nickname: “ Blue Jean Frog”

Red Eyed Tree Frog

(Agalychnis Callidryas)

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Basilisk Lizard (Basiliscus Plumifrons)

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Nickname: Jesus Christ Lizard

Owl Butterfly (Caligo Memnon)

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Leaf Cutter Ant

(Atta Cephalotes)

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Baird’s Tapir

(Tapirus Baidii)

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