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Learning Spanish in Costa Rica: 12 Common Words and their Origin

Tico Times - July 16, 2022

Do you need to be fluent in Spanish to walk travel to Costa Rica? Absolutely not! But it can be very useful to know...

Learning Spanish in Costa Rica: Language History and Origins

The Tico Times - July 12, 2022

Every foreign resident who lives here knows that when we call at someone’s door, we cry “¡Upe!” However, nobody seems to know why. Well,...

In Costa Rica, Filibusters and Sabaneros Spice Up Guanacaste’s History

Tico Times - May 29, 2022

The northwestern province of Guanacaste is a dry frontier land where people come to discover the harmonious beauty of endless soft beaches and warm...

What is Achiote and why it’s not used only as Colorant in Costa Rica

Tico Times - May 29, 2022

ACHIOTE(Bixa orellana), of the Bixaceae family, is also known as annato, bija, onoto and urucú. Distribution: A native plant found in the warmer regions of...

Costa Rica Yoga: Adapting Practice while on your Trip

Tico Times - April 14, 2022

The word “yoga” in Sanskrit literally translates to “union or coming together” – a joining of the body, mind and spirit. As travelers, it’s...

Kiwifruit: Don’t Let the Fuzzy Peel Scare You

The Tico Times - April 3, 2022

It's hard to find a fruit that provides as much vitamin C as kiwifruit does. Beneath its fuzzy brown peel is a sweet green...

Sapodilla is a Chewing Gum Tree with Juicy Fruit

Ed Bernhardt - March 16, 2022

HOME GARDENING: Called chicle zapote in Spanish, the sapodilla makes an elegant tree for the home garden and produces delicious fruits.

A Recipe for Making Costa Rica Inspired Ceviche

Tico Times - March 12, 2022

Anyone who has visited Latin America knows that people throughout these lands pride themselves on an amazing dish made of marinated raw fish, seafood...