Culture & Lifestyle

Costa Rica is a beautiful, small-sized Central American country, mainly known for its lush rainforests and beautiful beaches. Here are some interesting facts and figures about it:EducationCosta Rica’s literacy rate is 96%. There are over 200 private schools registered...

Today Costa Rica celebrates a somewhat unusual holiday, the "Día de la Abolición del Ejército" (Military Abolition Day). It was instituted in 1986 by President Oscar Arias Sánchez. Costa Rica belongs to an exclusive club. It is one of the...

For many people, music can be the ideal option to express feelings and energies, both peace and sadness. It can also be part of stimulation and education. When doing physical activities, housework, and studying, music can be the best...

One of the most important festivities of all time is approaching: Christmas. In this installment we show you how these dates are lived in Costa Rica; their customs, their idiosyncrasies and that unique way of living the arrival of...

On December 12th, 1996, it was proclaimed by the General Assembly of the United Nations and on the initiative of the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), on November 16th of each year as the International Day...

History The Conquest of our democratic life was not an isolated event. In fact, throughout Costa Rican historical process, an entire people opened their heart and raised their will to conquer their rights. In the 2nd half of the 19th...

The legend of the House of the "7 Hanged Ones" is remembered in Costa Rica during these dates, called "Días de Los Muertos", and where you can see the nocturnal excursions to visit the house, today in poor condition,...

You do not need an online counseling degree to appreciate great movies that feature some aspects of therapy or the therapeutic process at work on patients. Instead, you can just watch some great movies that include therapy as a...

Making movies is a multi-billion-dollar business with hundreds of movies released for public consumption each year. With so many repetitive sequels on offer, you might be forgiven for thinking that inspiration is in short supply. After all, there are...

Writing is something you will have to face many times in your education. A good writer can be useful beyond your life in school, as in many professions writing is the most necessary skill. If you plan to work...