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important than business, and means of recreation are abundant. 

 San Jose has a modern theater not equaled in Central America. 



The Roman Catholic churches in San Jose, Heredia, and Ala- 

 juela are excellent indications of the wealth of the countr}'. 

 These churches, and particular!}^ the Cathedral of San Jose, 

 are of a design and finish that are rarel}^ surpassed in Spanish 

 America. The people may at times go barefoot and hungry, but 

 the priests never lack enthusiastic support. 



The home of the Costa Rican is the true pivot of life and the 

 center of all pleasure. The houses are built around the ever- 

 present courtyard, a garden spot which is carefully cultivated. 



THE CATHEDRAL AT SAN JOSE, COSTA RICA 



