Updated: May 9, 2022
The National Symbols embody Costa Rica’s rich culture, history, traditions, and values. These symbols preserve the identity and legacy of Costa Rica.
It took me some time to investigate some of the non-obvious ones and with my so-so Spanish. I put this list together, I am sure I may have missed some but here are 10 that are pretty cool. Of course, some were really easy so I really did not have to dig too hard.
Semana Santa is the week leading up to Easter Sunday, and it’s a BIG deal here in Costa Rica! Safe to say, it is one the most important holidays in the country. Almost every Tico has the week off of work and the kids are out of school.
La Paz is an extraordinary school. One that thinks outside the standard school curriculum. The mission “is to cultivate informed and mindful citizens of the world”. La Paz shares this wonderful education with the local community by having a scholarship program for less fortunate children.
A great property management company can make owning in Costa Rica a dream! But a bad one? Well… it can be a nightmare. Below are important traits to keep in mind when hiring a property management company.
Communication
Finally, you found your dream home…but is everything as it should be? The best way to find out is through a home inspection. Home inspection in Costa Rica is not exactly like the ones you are used to in the United States or Canada, so be prepared to adjust your expectations.
This year, Costa Rica is celebrating its 200th year of independence from Spain! This bicentennial celebration was a bit different from years prior…
One of the reasons I love Costa Rica, is that here by the beach, it’s not densely populated! The Playa Hermosa and Playa del Coco area have enough folks to give a sense of community but not enough to feel congested.
Costa Rica has many excellent private and public school options, especially here in the Playa del Coco/Hermosa area. Costa Rica has always put education first. The entire budget that was dedicated to the military was redirected towards education after the military’s dissolution in 1949. Costa Rica is considered a country free of illiteracy by UNESCO standards.
There are two questions you need to ask any real estate agent in Costa Rica before starting to work with them.
Inevitably, since you moved to Playas del Coco or Playa Hermosa a few months ago you became healthier, tanner, and thinner. Or maybe you realized you did not bring enough bathing suits. Regardless of the reason, it’s time for some new clothes! But where can you shop for clothes near Playa del Coco?
