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10,000 B.C.
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Indian communities dot the landscape of present-day Costa Rica.
1400 A.D.
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Chorotegas, or "fleeing people," arrive from southern Mexico, bringing with them a highly developed civilization.
1502
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On September 8, Christopher Columbus lands near present-day Puerto Limon during his fourth voyage to the Caribbean. He calls the region La Huerta (The Garden).
1539
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By now the region is known to the Spanish as Costa Rica-"the rich coast."
1821
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September 15, Costa Rica officially declares independence from Spain after Guatemala declares independence for all of Central America.
1856
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During March and April, Costa Ricans repel an invading army sent by an American adventurer, William Walker.
1870 - 1882
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General Tomas Guardia overthrows the government and institutes a number of forward-looking reforms.
1940 - 1944
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Dr. Rafael Angel Calderon Guardia serves as president, leading a reform movement that favors the poor.
1948
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When Calderons party loses the election and he refuses to step aside, Jose Maria (Don Pepe) Figueres Ferrer leads a 40-day revolt that gives power to Calderon's opponent in the election.
1949
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November 7, Costa Rican legislature ratifies the current constitution.
1953 - 1957
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Figueres continues many of Calderon's reform policies and puts in place his own, including abolishing the military.
1983
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Costa Rica issues a proclamation of neutrality in response to civil wars in Central America.