Braulio Carrillo
Braulio Carrillo was a notable Costa Rican politician and lawyer who served as the country's president from 1835 to 1836 and again from 1838 to 1842. He played a significant role in the early political development of Costa Rica, advocating for modernization and infrastructure improvements, including the establishment of a national road system. Carrillo is also remembered for his efforts to consolidate the country's government and promote national unity during a tumultuous period in Costa Rican history. His legacy continues to be recognized, especially as his image appears on the current series of ₡1,000 banknotes, which are set to remain valid as legal tender.
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Recent news mentions
Braulio Carrillo sent Vicente Villaseñor to repel the invasion of Francisco Morazán.
La Costa Rica del olvido: Una tumba olvidada que habla de nuestra valoración de la historia
Costa Rica· 2026-01-18
Braulio Carrillo is mentioned as part of the brilliant political generation that founded and defended the Costa Rican state.
Costa Rica es mejor que su clase políticaCosta Rica· 2025-11-30
The design of the ¢1,000 bill includes the portrait of former president Braulio Carrillo.
A partir del 1.° de noviembre estos billetes saldrán de circulaciónCosta Rica· 2025-10-29Braulio Carrillo is mentioned as the image featured on the valid ¢1.000 bill in Costa Rica.
Así puede identificar los billetes de ¢1.000 que saldrán de circulaciónCosta Rica· 2025-10-14The article mentions the portrait of former president Braulio Carrillo on the current series of banknotes.
¡Atención! Estos billetes de ¢1.000 dejarán de funcionar en pocos días: si tiene alguno debe cambiarloCosta Rica· 2025-10-08