Costa Rica Currency If you are traveling to Costa Rica, you need to know that the currency is colones (₡). The name of the currency came in 1896 in honor of Cristobal Colón (Christopher Columbus). Cocoa was our first currency, used back in the pre-Columbian time. After that, we called our … Read more about Costa Rica Currency – A Guide for First-Time Travelers
Water Pollution in Costa Rica? A Big Contradiction That is Real!
One of the nice things about social media nowadays is the possibility to create a positive impact by movements. These are usually led by people that love what they do in their field beyond a selfie. We feel really encouraged about what is happening in Costa Rica in terms of more environmental … Read more about Water Pollution in Costa Rica? A Big Contradiction That is Real!
Pura Vida Costa Rica: More Than a Phrase, a Lifestyle
Pura Vida Costa Rica....(pronounced poo-rah vee-dah) “Pura Vida” refers to the very relaxed lifestyle where people do not worry about money, luxury or materialism; but just enjoy life. Costa Ricans are very laid back, unhurried, educated, non-violent and friendly people.¹ When I started to work as … Read more about Pura Vida Costa Rica: More Than a Phrase, a Lifestyle
17 Most Popular Costa Rican Slang Terms
Well, this topic has a lot of fabric to cut? ... Mucha tela que cortar? What? No, that didn't translate quite right! Probably because I am trying to translate a phrase that is part of Costa Rican slang! In Costa Rica, we have a lot of words and phrases that can basically create a second language … Read more about 17 Most Popular Costa Rican Slang Terms
Why do Costa Ricans love invading your personal space?
Alright! Every new post I am getting more fascinated by the topics of non-verbal communication and cultures. I love thinking about Costa Rican customs a little deeper, but don't worry: I won't get to the point of an academic/scientific research article. **Now I have my coworkers saying that I … Read more about Why do Costa Ricans love invading your personal space?
The 3 most frustrating facts about Costa Rica culture
Your own way to do thing might not be always the right–or the only correct–way to do something. As a Costa Rican, I have to learn things like being on time, being more direct in my communication or just explaining our sense of humor to someone else. Costa Rica is well-known for people's … Read more about The 3 most frustrating facts about Costa Rica culture
Costa Rican people are very hospitable
Costa Rican people are so nice! Always helpful! No one gets annoyed to be asked about things! Ticos (Costa Ricans) are kind, patient etc.... Most of the articles that I have found on the web about Costa Rican culture make it clear that we are very hospitable people! Costa Rican people rules … Read more about Costa Rican people are very hospitable
7 things you must understand about Costa Rican culture
Crossing between cultures and navigating cultural differences is so important for world travelers. Culture can be compared to an iceberg because so much goes undetected. The influence of culture on communication needs to be taken into consideration. Especially to understand unexpected situations … Read more about 7 things you must understand about Costa Rican culture
Living Costa Rica Independence day as a Tico
There are several interesting things that happened throughout history on September 15: -On September 15, 1998, Google.com was registered as a domain name. (Random fact that I found interesting.) -On September 15, 1928, Scottish bacteriologist Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin while studying … Read more about Living Costa Rica Independence day as a Tico
Traditional Festivals in San Ramon, Costa Rica
San Ramon is one of those towns that keeps a lot of the traditions of Costa Rican culture. Traditional festivals in Costa Rica have already started, and they make me realize how much people from San Ramon enjoy this time of the year. It means a time where the families will hang out together, and … Read more about Traditional Festivals in San Ramon, Costa Rica
Tips for visit Danta Waterfall at San Ramon, Costa Rica
Forgive us for being so late, we could not publish this post and it was hanging around for the last 8 months. However, we didn't want to leave it there filed because this was one of the last adventures that we did last year (2016), STILL useful and updated tips to visit the waterfall, … Read more about Tips for visit Danta Waterfall at San Ramon, Costa Rica
A Guide to the Weather in San Ramon, Costa Rica
One very strange thing about San Ramon is its weather. If you leave San Jose and travel north along the Pan-American highway, you will notice an immediate change in the weather when you get to the top of the hill just beyond the town of Palmares: It suddenly feels slightly colder. Some people love … Read more about A Guide to the Weather in San Ramon, Costa Rica