Speaking the Lingo: 3 Tips for Good Conversation while Traveling in Costa Rica

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  Have you ever noticed that a lot of people seem to have an over-generalized understanding of Latin American culture? Like when person A says, “… most of last year I was in Costa Rica surfing and studying spanish…”, to which person B will respond, “Great! I’ve always wanted to travel to Peru or Guatamala…” It’s as if all of Latin America blends together by being spanish speaking, which is weird because ...read post

Costa Rica: Why She Has Emerged as the Heart of Central America

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    Having grown up surfing the frigid and sharky waters of Oregon, I have a special fondness for the warm waters and sandy beaches of Costa Rica. My first trip in the spring of 2005 planted the seed for what has become a profound affection for the country’s diversity of surf, culture, and natural beauty. Since that first trip, I have gone on to explore and surf in Nicaragua, Panama, El Salvador, and Mexico, but I always find myself coming back to Costa Rica. Why? Because  no other Central American country can offer what Costa Rica delivers to surfers ...read post