Does the U.S. Own Costa Rica?

No. Costa Rica is a sovereign, independent nation in Central America since 1821 (from Spain) and 1838 (from Federal Republic of Central America).

• Own government, constitution, currency (colón).
• No U.S. military bases (abolished army 1948).
• Close diplomatic/economic ties, but full sovereignty.

Confusion may stem from U.S. influence in the region (Banana Wars, United Fruit Co.), but Costa Rica has never been a U.S. territory.