This Costa Rican postage stamp, issued in 1987, commemorates the International Year of Shelter for the Homeless, proclaimed by the United Nations to promote adequate housing as a fundamental human right. The design features a traditional rural Costa Rican house, with a red-tiled roof and whitewashed walls set amidst lush greenery and mountains, evoking the country’s serene countryside.

The artwork honors Fausto Pacheco (1899–1966), a celebrated Costa Rican painter known for his depictions of rural life and domestic tranquility. His painting captures both simplicity and dignity in Costa Rica’s vernacular architecture. The stamp, valued at 1 colón, was printed by Casa Gráfica Ltda., reflecting the nation’s artistic and social consciousness in the late 20th century.