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Arts & Culture

5 (debated) things about Costa Rica’s National Hero Juan Santamaría?

The Tico Times - April 13, 2022

Some historians and sociologists say the original construction of the Juan Santamaría myth was, well, convenient.

Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica : A fight to preserve culture

February 3, 2022

10 Costa Rican Spanish Expressions For Tourists

January 2, 2022

National Dance Workshop celebrates 41 Years at the Popular Teatro Melico Salazar

December 13, 2021

Learning Spanish In Costa Rica for Expats and Tourists

November 23, 2021

Arts & Culture

Who was the revolutionary leader William Walker?

Sarah Jordan - October 17, 2021

When one mentions Nashville, Tennessee, country music stars might first come to mind as I am sure one’s first thought isn’t of a U.S....

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Museum of Costa Rican Art decorated with bicentennial mural

Alejandro Zúñiga - October 15, 2021

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

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How to Write a Costa Rican Novel

Michael Jarvis - October 9, 2021

My first trip to Costa Rica was not of my own design. At least not initially. At the time I was a freelance location scout...

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The not so Tico origins of the Costa Rica Phrase “Pura Vida”

The Tico Times - August 28, 2021

A mexican movie in the late '50s gave Costa Rica its popular catch phrase, daily La Nación reported.

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Costa Rica Spanish Slang: 10 Spanish expressions for expats and tourists

The Tico Times - November 10, 2020

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

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10 Costa Rican Spanish expressions for expats and tourists

The Tico Times - May 28, 2020

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

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Understanding Spanish-language media when learning about the coronavirus

The Tico Times - April 21, 2020

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

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Top 10 Costa Rican Spanish expressions for Tourists

The Tico Times - March 3, 2020

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

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15 Costa Rican Spanish Expressions for Tourists

CHoward - January 11, 2020

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

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Learning Costa Rica Spanish for expats and tourists: Part 11

CHoward - November 23, 2019

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