Culture & Lifestyle
How Do Ticos Celebrate Easter?
during Holy Week, mothers use a sweet filling similar to pumpkin to prepare empanadas and other cakes for the enjoyment of Easter
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Exploring Pachamama: One of Costa Rica’s Largest Spiritual Eco-Communities
It’s clear from the moment you step foot inside Pachamama’s 500-acre jungle oasis, you are entering a unique, contemplative space, built with intent for healing the body, mind and soul.Located about 15 km north of Nosara in the province...
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The Colorful Typical Oxcart of Costa Rica and the “Boyeo”
The traditional ox cart is the most famous type of craftsmanship in Costa Rica
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Costa Rica: Cradle of Happiness
We are Pure Life!"Pure Life"; a phrase that is commonly heard in our country and is often used as a greeting instead of a "hello" or a "goodbye". That is why this very peculiar phrase is used by everyone...
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The Academy that Registers How People Speak Spanish in Costa Rica
The Costa Rican Academy of Language is the notary of the variant of Spanish spoken in Costa Rica. And it is a notary in so far as it leaves a testimony of the linguistic events of which it is...
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San Jose: A Piece of Heaven
This autonomous territory, that is, San José, is known as the capital of our country, and is also the head of the province that has the same name.
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The Bikini: A Garment that Changed History
This bathing garment was created by the French engineer Louis Bernadin. It all started when a stripper wore it in public for the first time on July 5th, 1946
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The Traditional Childhood Games of the “Ticos·
Traditional games have been handed down from generation to generation and become a fundamental tool for children to demonstrate their skills and abilities as well as to restore friendships between friends and neighbors. By practicing frequently those games where...
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Flowers that Make Life Happier: Find Out Their Significance
Although many times we do not realize it, giving a flower is an act full of meanings. Since it is something that we do not pay enough attention to, in this post you will discover what it really means...
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How to Win Over Your Mother-in-Law
We all know that winning over your mother-in-law is not an easy task. How to avoid been seen by her with X-ray eyes? Well, experts often say that if you behave smart enough, it will be very easy to...
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Which Are the Favorite Destinations for Costa Ricans to Say Goodbye and Start the New Year?
With the arrival of the end of the year season, Costa Ricans take advantage of the festivities to explore...