Culture & Lifestyle
Why Costa Ricans Admire So Much their Afro-Caribbean Heritage
The Afro-Caribbean heritage in Costa Rica is a vibrant and significant aspect of the country's cultural fabric. Descendants of African slaves brought to the Caribbean coast during the colonial era, this community has made immense contributions to the diversity...
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Get To Know the “Gallo Pinto”, Delicious Costa Rican National Dish
Gallo Pinto, the traditional dish of Costa Rica, is a flavorful and satisfying combination of rice and beans that has become a staple in the country's cuisine. This simple yet delicious dish is often enjoyed as a hearty breakfast...
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“Patuá” Could be Considered a Regional Language in Costa Rica with Constitutional Recognition
A bill seeks for the Limonense Creole language, known as Patois (or Patuá) to be classified as a Costa Rican regional language and obtain constitutional rank.The above, based on the reform of the Political Constitution carried out in 2015,...
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The Mermaid of Esterillos and Its Cultural and Symbolic Meaning
To visit Esterillos Oeste beach is to appreciate without a doubt a phenomenal landscape, full of the colors of the sky reflected in the immense sea, as well as an imposing woman seated on a base of rocks, with...
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Did You Know That There Is A Tico Chef Who Belongs To The Canadian Army?
Every human being has a story, of course, all of them with their touch, their essence, and particularity, there are many of them that we want to share, to tell the world because, in one way or another, they...
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Reverse Culture Shock: How to Reconnect
While most of us expect a move abroad to be a transformative experience, moving back is rarely seen as a potential challenge. But it can be, and it's best to be prepared. Make as much effort to return home...
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Why We Should Train Our Brain and How to Do It
How important it is to keep our brain active. Cognitive stimulation through brain training allows us to improve our brain health. But we are not only talking about memory and learning, but also about attention-processing speed, language, perception, executive...
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More than 40 US States Sue Meta and Say its Networks are Harmful to Children
A coalition of 41 US states and the District of Columbia sued Meta (parent company of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp) on Tuesday and argued that its social networks Instagram and Facebook are addictive and harmful to children. This legal action...
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Costa Rica is one of 15 Destinations that Every American Should Visit When they Retire
Every American who retires must at least visit one of 15 must-see destinations in the world, among which is Costa Rica.This was announced some time ago by the AARP, an independent American non-profit organization that serves the needs and...
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Everything Ready for the Sustainable Gastronomic Congress Costa Rica 2023
The Costa Rica Sustainable Gastronomic Congress will be held this year at the El Mangroove Hotel, on November 3 and 4, with a strong program of professional conferences by international guest chefs, some of whom are Michelin, and will...
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What’s My Age Again?”: The Great Costa Rican Philharmonic’s Rock, Pop and Punk Presentation at the Melico Salazar
The Philharmonic Orchestra will present “What’s My Age Again?”, a show featuring arranged versions of hits from bands and...