Pura Vida- Los Ticos
Costa Rica is what made me fall in love with Latin America. I always had a interest in it because of taking Spanish in school, but when I visited Costa Rica my senior year of high school, an obsession was started. My whole life became Latin music, Latin food, and Spanish. I had let go of my obsession with Europe for a bit as my life had been about just wanting to go back to Costa Rica. I will advocate for visiting Latin America any day. Each country is so unique in its own way with its own identity. There is so much to learn and I think every American should visit the Spanish speaking part of our continent. Costa Rica is also beautiful, if you can’t tell!
Need to Know
Facts
- Nickname: Switzerland of Latin America
- Language Spoken: Spanish and at least 6 other indigenous languages
- Capital City: San Jose
- Population: 5.13 million
- Currency: Costa Rica Colón
Travel Recommendations
- Airport: Liberia or San Jose
- When to Visit: Whenever!
- Getting Around: Book day tours or drivers
Can’t Miss Destinations
- Arenal Volcano
- The Beach
- Walking through the Rainforest
Music
Posts
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Food To Try in Costa Rica
When we think of food from Latin America, Mexican food overshadows the rest. I love Mexican food, but I learned
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