Explore the history of Costa Rica’s railroads with guest lecturer Russell Lee
Award-winning writer and guest lecturer Russell Lee brings one of Central America’s most extraordinary engineering stories to life in this engaging lecture entitled, “The Man Who Walked into the Jungle: The Story of the Costa Rica Railway.” Learn how American entrepreneur Minor Cooper Keith ventured deep into the jungle in 1871 to forge a railway connecting Costa Rica’s Central Valley to the Caribbean coast—overcoming deadly terrain, financial turmoil and political uncertainty. His innovative decision to plant bananas along the way not only funded the project but also sparked the rise of a global fruit empire and transformed Costa Rica’s economy. Discover Costa Rica with Viking: https://www.vikingcruises.com/oceans/search-cruises/index.html?Countries=Costa%20Rica #CostaRica, #CostaRicaRailway, #RussellLee, #MinorCooperKeith, #CentralAmericaHistory, #BananaTrade, #VikingCruises, #TravelHistory, #EngineeringHistory, #JungleExploration