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Christmas trees, Nativity scenes, ornaments glittering and wreathes made of fragrant cypress, glittered pinecones, red ...
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December marks the beginning of the Christmas traditions and holiday season in Costa Rica with its crispier air, cool ...
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Costa Rica's political constitution was officially published in 1949.
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The constitution of the Republic of Costa Rica in Spanish.
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Soccer, or futbol in Spanish, is the most beloved national pastime. In fact, this sport is so ingrained in Costa Rican ...
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The traditional Costa Rican Christmas food is tamales, baked pork legs and tons of eggnog during December. Each of this...
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Costa Rican cuisine is hearty, savory and always satisfying. While it doesn’t have the spice of Mexican or the grilled ...
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Merengue, salsa, cumbia and dub fill Costa Rica's discos. From San Jose's nightclubs to rural dancehalls, you'll find ...
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Costa Ricans pride themselves on being friendly, helpful and easygoing – the very embodiment of pura vida (pure life). ...
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From classical to merengue, music is an integral part of Costa Rica's culture.
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From oxcarts to colorful masks, there are various artisan crafts unique to Costa Rica.
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An understanding of Costa Rican customs and etiquette will not only help you blend in, but will also help you adapt to ...
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Costa Rican families are very tightly knit and many households are multigenerational.
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The farmers’ market the best place to find Costa Rica’s freshest fruits and vegetables.
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This celebration takes place in Boruca and Rey Curre, two Brunka tribe villages.
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Costa Rica's love for a good party is contagious. Taste the food, make some friends, learn the traditions and get in the...
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An important event that inaugurates the Festejos Populares is the Tope Nacional. A tope is a horse parade, which is a ...
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In 1852, the governments of the United States and the United Kingdom accredited, for the first time, their diplomatic ...
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The clay-colored thrush (Turdus grayi), known locally as the yigüirro, was also once known as the clay-colored robin, ...
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Travel back in time to understand the meaning of our national flag and shield.
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Costa Rica’s national flower, the guaria morada (Guarianthe skinneri), is an exquisite orchid known for its purple hues ...
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The oxcart was designated as Costa Rica's national labor symbol in 1988.
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Costa Rica does not have a national motto, but most would agree that its unofficial slogan is “pura vida,” meaning pure ...
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Every October the sleepy village of Tucurrique comes alive with thousands of visitors to celebrate the National Pejibaye...
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The Guanacaste, known for its massive crown, is Costa Rica's national tree.
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For nearly 20 years, the central Pacific town of Orotina has hosted the National Fruit Festival. Known as the “City of ...
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When Costa Ricans are done celebrating the Christmas and New Year holidays, they have yet another party to look forward ...
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As with any trend, perhaps most trends, the meaning can be defined on a bell curve, denoting the point at which the ...
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Roman Catholicism is the state religion of Costa Rica, and Christian values are present in many aspects of daily life. ...
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For Costa Ricans, religious celebrations are very important, none more so than Semana Santa or Holy Week, that ...
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The heart and soul of Costa Rica beats behind the lunch counters and tables of the Costa Rican soda. It's simmering in ...
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The Costa Rican cultural revolution began in the 19th century, and has flourished over the last 100 years. Live theater ...
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Although this Costa Rican tradition is similar to the running of the bulls in Pamplona, Spain. Costa Rican bullfights ...
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