In 1502, Christopher Columbus (on his 3rd voyage to the new world) landed on Costa Rica's Caribbean coast near by the present day town of Limon in seek of gold. However, these seek to abduction the Spanish crown failed. Instead he encountered the rough terrains of raging rivers, rugged mountains covered with dense rain forest, and native population of humans who looked upon the white man with disbelief and suspicion. Some may ask the question, "What was life really like in Costa Rica in 1502". Most say that the beautiful approach of palm tree draped beaches, towering mountainous and dense rain forests... home to hundreds of breed of birds, animals, and plants. Small non unified groups of Indians with assorted languages and ability were broadcast
