Costa Rica Culture

Food And Drink

If it doesn’t have rice and beans, it isn’t tico! Rice and black beans infiltrate almost every meal. In one day, it’s possible to have them for breakfast as gallo pinto, (literally, “spotted rooster” ...more

Customs And Etiquette

Being Costa Rican. Ticos are very family oriented. Kids live with their parents through their college years and generally don’t leave home before marriage. Close extended families are common and ...more

Sports And Recreation

Among Costa Ricans, there is no question as to which sport captures the country’s full attention: futból . Ticos eat, drink, sleep, and breathe futból, known elsewhere as soccer. Indeed, soccer matches ...more

The Arts

Unlike some of its other Central American neighbors, Costa Rica is not known for its artistic heritage. Typical artifacts include statues in gold, jade, and stone, as well as breastplates featuring stylized ...more

Media

Costa Rica has seven nationally broadcast television channels, not counting cable and satellite options. Most channels feature an eclectic mix of sports, gaudy variety and game shows, American programs ...more