Correos de Costa Rica
Correos de Costa Rica
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Ashby de la Zouch, UK712 contributions
Nov 2018
Look at the photos. It's a fab early 20th century building and you are sure to see it as you walk, bus or taxi by. Admire both the building and the spectacularly insensitive skyscraper planting which overshadows ot.
Written November 28, 2018
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DeanMurphy2020
Orlando, FL7,755 contributions
Apr 2016 • Solo
Constructed five years after Titanic’s voyage to the bottom of the sea, this grand building was constructed in 1917. The full name is Edificio de Correos y Telégrafos de Costa Rica, and I imagine in the day telegraph devices clicked away sending and receiving news reports about the world war encompassing Europe, and drawing America into its grips after the Lusitania was sunk by a German submarine, in 1915. Designed by architect Luis Llach in neo-Renaissance style with French influence, the façade has a distinctive green hue and Corinthian pilasters and columns. Cherubs adorn the central arch and guard Costa Rica’s national coat of arms. A statue of President Juan Rafael Mora Porras stands at the entrance. The building now serves as a telegraph and mail museum, well worth a visit for architecture lovers.
Written May 1, 2016
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Eloim-Ellis
Belize City, Belize46 contributions
Mar 2016 • Solo
This beautiful architecture is a great spot to stop and experience the true essence of San Jose. Correos de Costa Rica or the National post office is the main hub where all international mails arrive in the county. It's a beautiful Spanish structure. There is a little plaza just across where you can simply sit and watch the ambiance as Ticos swiftly move by, others predicting or someone entertaining. It's worth stopping.
Written March 25, 2016
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Travelaround59
London, UK2,040 contributions
Feb 2019 • Couples
San Jose’ looks a bit rundown but you can find some amazing “finds” hidden away and this is one of it.
The beautiful post office just sit majestic and call for a stop. Wonderful building.
The beautiful post office just sit majestic and call for a stop. Wonderful building.
Written February 7, 2019
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Colin F
Toronto, Canada1,300 contributions
Oct 2018 • Solo
I came here to send a few notes back home and was impressed by the exterior, which I spent some time sketching. It's also something of a gathering place out front. The post office is very orderly and the staff will set you right politely if you don't queue properly (!), which is kind of cute.
Written November 6, 2018
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Richard W
Pensacola, FL86 contributions
Apr 2017 • Solo
Interesting historical building in constant use for 100 + years. Still has many of the old original post office boxes with old Costa Rica emblem.
Written April 27, 2017
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Jim M
Lodi, CA13 contributions
Jan 2017
When you are walking around downtown San Jose stop in and mail a post card. This is a grand old post office building and makes an interesting sightseeing stop.
Written March 13, 2017
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Stefka P
Magdeburg, Germany127 contributions
Sep 2015 • Friends
I really like the post office building. San Jose might not be London or New York with a lot of sightseeing to do but it has indeed some pretty architecture. If you are interested in architecture, you should have a proper look at this building.
Written December 9, 2015
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Jac
San Jose, Costa Rica107 contributions
The most noticeable attribute of this public landmark is its structual designs. Simply beautiful and very artistic.
Written February 15, 2013
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Ron T
Atenas, Costa Rica7 contributions
Oct 2012
I have used the Costa Rican postal service for many years, and have never to the best of my knowledge lost anything. The local post mistress greets me by name when I come for mail. My personal PO Box cost several dollars this year, a mega increase over previous years. I receive books regularly, and other small packages without the bother of going to the customs bureau. Letters to and from Canada and the US take from seven to ten days. I no longer feel that I need a Miami address. Your situation might be different.
Written October 28, 2012
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Esteban M
Tilaran, Costa Rica
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Written August 2, 2019
dorianbrazy1970
Madison, Wisconsin
Dr. Glen Barry P.h.d. UW Madison, WI "El pĂşblico del entonces asambleĂsta estatal Mark Pocan admitiĂł en mi presencia haber violado niños mientras viajaba a Costa Rica para el turismo sexual infantil. TodavĂa recuerdo vĂvidamente su actuaciĂłn actuando como demostrĂł para un grupo de amigos cercanos cĂłmo son los niños se pueden penetrar no solo desde la parte trasera cuando se doblan, sino tambiĂ©n desde la parte delantera, ya que los niños son lo suficientemente ágiles como para recostarse mientras están de pie. Sus amigos Doug, Tom, Andy, Kyle, Mike y otros pensaron que era gracioso. amenazado por el Sr. Pocan cuando más tarde se refiriĂł al asunto, y considerando la posiciĂłn de investigaciĂłn de la Universidad financiada por el estado en riesgo, elegĂ no socializar con Pocan y su sĂ©quito nuevamente. Tristemente, dado el poder diferencial y mi propia historia de ser una vĂctima de abuso sexual infantil, permanecĂ en silencio por mucho tiempo.
La Senadora Tammy Balwin y el Congresista Pocan usan el 2do Distrito Congresional, porque tiene más población que todos los distritos restantes combinados. Tanto el senador como el congresista promueven o participan en el matrimonio entre personas del mismo sexo, el aborto y la pedofilia, y obtienen fondos de las principales ciudades de EE. UU.
Y AHORA QUIERen INSTITUCIONALIZAR EL MISMO MATRIMONIO SEXUAL EN COSTA RICA A TRAVÉS DE LA FINANCIACIÓN MASIVA DE ESTADOS UNIDOS.
Written February 6, 2018
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