Historyc tale about the creation of Jesús Jiménez School

Location: Occidental District.
Cantón Central. Cartago Province

It was created in the 1900 during the administration of Mr. Rafael Iglesias Castro. It owes its names in honor of the ex-president Jesús Jiménez who established “teaching as free, mandatory, and paid by the state. It was first on the corner of 1st Avenue, Street 1 were the ex-president was born.
In 1914, during the administration of Mr. Alfredo González Flores the first stage of the building was constructed with the cost of 15 000 pounds. In 1936, during Leon Cortés’ administration the second stage of the school was built.
The school has its philosophy based on Goals and Objectives of Costa Rican Education. Each one of them encourages at all times, personal help without any functions distinction.

Don Jesús Jiménez Zamora
He studied in Guatemala. He was one of the most remarkable students at San Carlos Barromeo University, where he got his doctor degree.
A little time after working as a doctor he started worrying about the political problems of Costa Rica.
He was a governon in Cartago, Congress Deputy, State Secretary; in which he always accomplished with great responsibility.
In 1863, he was elected president of Costa Rica. He was very interested in our country, making an effort in the opening of schools. During his work as president he contributed to the free and mandatory education. He put the first stone at San Luis Gonzaga High School.   
He cooperated with the improvement of communication roads, among them the Atlantic road; during his government the idea of an oceanic road came up.
Once he retired from politics, years later he was named as an outstanding member of his time.

Ubicación: Cartago, Avenida 3 y 5, Calles 2 y 4.