Guanacaste Tree, National Symbol of Costa Rica

Costa Rica · 1959 · 10 céntimos

This airmail stamp features a prominent depiction of the Guanacaste tree (Enterolobium cyclocarpum), which was declared the national tree of Costa Rica in 1959. The tree is shown in its characteristic wide, spreading form against a simple, colored background, symbolizing the nation's reverence for its natural heritage. The denomination and country name are clearly inscribed.

Issued in 1959, this stamp commemorates the designation of the Guanacaste tree as a national symbol, reflecting a growing environmental consciousness and national pride in Costa Rica during the mid-20th century.