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10 Costa Rican Spanish expressions for expats and tourists

You can't call yourself fluent in Costa Rican Spanish unless you understand its slang. 

Understanding Spanish-language media when learning about the coronavirus

During the pandemic, it's more important than ever to have media literacy

Top 10 Costa Rican Spanish expressions for Tourists

You can't call yourself fluent in Costa Rican Spanish unless you understand its slang. 

15 Costa Rican Spanish Expressions for Tourists

You can't call yourself fluent in Costa Rican Spanish unless you understand its slang. 

Learning Costa Rica Spanish for expats and tourists: Part 11

You can't call yourself fluent in Costa Rican Spanish unless you understand its slang. 

Photos: Inside the Museum of Costa Rican Art in San José

The Museum of Costa Rican Art is a free attraction located in what was once the terminal building for the nation's international airport.

Learning Spanish in Costa Rica for expats and tourists: Part 10

You can't call yourself fluent in Costa Rican Spanish unless you understand its slang. 

Learning Costa Rica Spanish for expats and tourists: Part 9

You can't call yourself fluent in Costa Rican Spanish unless you understand its slang. 

Learning Costa Rica Spanish for expats and tourists: Part 8

You can't call yourself fluent in Costa Rican Spanish unless you understand its slang. 

Learning Costa Rica Spanish for expats and tourists: Part 7

You can't call yourself fluent in Costa Rican Spanish unless you understand its slang. 
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Costa Rica’s Olympic Hero Claudia Poll Alleges Abuse by Famed Swim Coach

Claudia Poll, Costa Rica's only Olympic gold medalist, and two other former swimmers from the country, alleged on Monday that they suffered psychological, physical,...

Canadian Tourism to Costa Rica Drops Amid Rising Crime Concerns

Canadian visits to Costa Rica have started to drop in 2025, with crime playing a big part in the shift. Data from the Costa...

EU and Central America Launch First Meeting to Expand Trade Relations

The European Union and Central American nations came together for their first Association Council meeting in Brussels. They focused on growing trade and investment...

Costa Rican Economists Raise Alarm Over U.S. Cash Transfer Tax

In 2026, the U.S. government will impose a 1% tax on cash remittances sent from the United States to Latin America. Electronic transfers will...