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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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You can't call yourself fluent in Costa Rican Spanish unless you understand its slang. 
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Photos: Inside the Museum of Costa Rican Art in San José

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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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