Costa Rica National Anthem

The Costa Rica National Anthem named "Noble patria, tu hermosa bandera" (Noble homeland, your beautiful flag) was created by Manuel Maria Gutiérrez in 1853.

Costaricans are very proud of their country, their Tico culture and of their independece. They celebrate each September 15 the independence from the Spaniards.

Noble patria tu hermosa bandera
      Noble homeland, your beautiful flag
 Expresión de tu vida nos da:
      Expression of your life it gives us:
 Bajo el límpido azul de tu cielo
      Under the limpid blue of your skies,
 Blanca y pura descansa la paz.
      Peace reigns, white and pure.
 En la lucha tenaz de fecunda labor
      In the tenacious battle of fruitful toil,
 Que enrojece del hombre la faz,
      That brings a glow to men's faces,
 Conquistaron tus hijos, labriegos sencillos,
      Your sons, simple farm hands,
 Eterno prestigio, estima y honor,
      Gained eternal renown, esteem and honour,
 eterno prestigio, estima y honor.
      Gained eternal renown, esteem and honour.
 ¡Salve oh tierra gentil!
      Hail, gentle country!
 ¡Salve oh madre de amor!
      Hail, loving mother!
 Cuando alguno pretenda tu gloria manchar,
      If anyone should attempt to besmirch your glory,
 Verás a tu pueblo, valiente y viril
      You will see your people, valiant and virile,
 La tosca herramienta en arma trocar.
      Exchange their rustic tools for weapons.
 ¡Salve patria! tu pródigo suelo
      Hail, O homeland! Your prodigal soil
 Dulce abrigo y sustento nos da;
      Gives us sweet sustenance and shelter.
 Bajo el límpido azul de tu cielo
      Under the limpid blue of your sky,
 ¡Vivan siempre el trabajo y la paz!
      May peaceful labour ever continue!