Another event that marked the

development of Costa Rica was the

annexation of the Nicoya party.

In March 1824, Costa Rican government

had addressed an invitation to the towns of

Nicoya, Santa Cruz and Liberia, to annex

to Costa Rica.

Liberia opted to keep connected to

Nicaragua, Santa Cruz would support the

decision of Nicoya, and this council

determined by open meeting on July

25, 1824, annexing all the country, among

the reasons for the union were

. The need to maintain free trade by fluid

spread and the rest of the country.

. The political instability that existed in

Nicaragua that unleashed a civil war.

. The hope of overcoming poverty and

isolation in dealing with a new nation.

. The environment of Costa Rica that

favored the aspirations of the inhabitants

of the peninsula.