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In an ironic twist after two years of restrictions, Costa Ricans were finally free to celebrate Independence Day in Costa Rica once more. This year, 2022, marks 201 years of Independence for the proud little country. In 1821, Costa Rica, along with her other...
So you think you can speak Spanish? Then why can’t you understand half the things that Ticos are saying? At some point you might even start asking yourself, does Costa Rica speak Spanish? Lol! Well, that’s because half of what Ticos say isn’t Spanish, it’s Pachuco —...
If you ever plan to visit this part of the world, you probably have some questions about Costa Rica currency. What does it look like? How much is it worth? Will you need local currency before you arrive? Are things cheap in Costa Rica? The good news is that the whole...
Updated 9/24/2022 The Costa Rican ox cart has evolved substantially over the years. They started out as rough-hewn vehicles that were used for hauling coffee. Some families used them as a form of transportation--perhaps the only one they had. These original carts were...
In Costa Rica, bullfighting is a national pastime deeply woven into the culture. But don’t worry. If you’re already thinking about the gory spectacles popular in Spain and Mexico, you can stop. Bullfighting in Costa Rica is an entirely different cup of tea....
I hope you enjoyed the first installment of weird tropical fruits. If you haven’t had a chance to check it out, you can see it here. In that article, I introduced you to granadillas, guanabana (soursop), and uchuva (gooseberries). This time we’re going to talk about 3...
Costa Rican holidays are a big deal. Workers enjoy an extra day off from work. Families gather together to celebrate and enjoy time together. Costa Ricans highly value their families and, as a whole, enjoy getting everyone together to celebrate. Some Costa...
Have you ever eaten tropical fruit in a tropical place like Costa Rica? It’s a completely different experience than eating that same fruit after it’s been shipped to a cooler climate. They have to pick the fruit before it’s ripe so that it can survive the...
Right now we are right smack dab in the middle of Holy Week in Costa Rica, or Semana Santa in Spanish. Catholicism is strongly rooted in Costa Rican culture, as well as its traditions. And with good reason. More than 70% of Costa Ricans say they are Catholic....
Zarcero is a cute little mountain town in Costa Rica. It's most known for the iconic Catholic Church and topiary garden in the photo above. Towns like Zarcero are not as well known in Costa Rica because people are more concerned with visiting the beaches. But that...
Christmas in Costa Rica is a little different than what I experienced growing up in the Pacific Northwest. How, you ask? Well, for one thing, it doesn’t get cold. In fact, summer in Costa Rica is just beginning in December. So, if anything, it’s actually getting...
Updated February 27, 2021 Costa Rica has some pretty epic scenery. From Costa Rican waterfalls to mountains to beaches, it's pretty amazing. It’s a tropical country, after all. It’s kind of hard for it not to be amazing. Of course, it’s the beaches that usually get...
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