Pura Vida
This phrase, meaning "pure life," is used as a greeting, farewell, and expression of happiness in Costa Rica
What is "Pura Vida"?
Costa Rica has two coastlines, one on this ocean and one on this sea
What are the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea?
This dish, made with rice and beans, is a common breakfast in Costa Rica. (A) Casado, (B) Tamal, (C) Gallo Pinto, (D) Empanada
(C) Gallo Pinto
Costa Rica became independent from this country in 1821. (A) Spain, (B) Mexico, (C) Colombia, (D) Portugal
(A) Spain
This tiny frog with bright red eyes is one of the most famous animals in Costa Rica. (A) Poison Dart Frog, (B) Red-Eyed Tree Frog, (C) Bullfrog, (D) Glass Frog
(B) Red-Eyed Tree Frog
Costa Rica is located in this part of the world, between North and South America
What is Central America?
This famous volcano is near the town of La Fortuna and is still active (A) Poás Volcano, (B) Turrialba Volcano, (C) Arenal Volcano, (D) Irazú Volcano
C) Arenal Volcano
This is the term for a Costa Rican person
What is a Tico/Tica?
This was the first permanent Spanish settlement in Costa Rica. (A) San José, (B) Cartago, (C) Heredia, (D) Liberia
(B) Cartago
This big cat, found in Costa Rica, is one of the largest wild cats in the world. (A) Puma, (B) Jaguar, (C) Ocelot, (D) Leopard
(B) Jaguar
Costa Rica got rid of its army in this year, making it one of the few countries in the world without one. (A) 1821, (B) 1949, (C) 1975, (D) 1990
B) 1949
This type of forest in Monteverde is full of clouds and home to many animals. (A) Rainforest, (B) Cloud Forest, (C) Tropical Forest, (D) Mangrove Forest
(B) Cloud Forest
On September 15th, Costa Ricans celebrate this national event
What is Independence Day?
This crop was the first big export from Costa Rica and made the country rich in the 1800s. (A) Bananas, (B) Pineapples, (C) Coffee, (D) Sugarcane
(C) Coffee
This slow-moving mammal is often spotted in Costa Rican rainforests
What is a sloth?
This is Costa Rica's capital city
What is San José?
This bright blue river gets its color because of minerals from a nearby volcano. (A) Sarapiquí River, (B) Tárcoles River, (C) Río Celeste, (D) Savegre River
(C) Río Celeste
This colorful wooden cart, called a "carreta," is a symbol of Costa Rican culture. (A) Oxcart, (B) Coffee Cart, (C) Handcart, (D) Wheelbarrow
A) Oxcart
Costa Rica’s first president was elected after independence in this year. (A) 1821, (B) 1824, (C) 1850, (D) 1900
(B) 1824
Costa Rica is a major nesting ground for this endangered marine reptile
What are sea turtles?
Costa Rica is famous for protecting its environment. Over 25% of the country is made up of these special areas
What are national parks?
This part of Costa Rica is one of the most biodiverse places on Earth and is located on a peninsula. (A) Nicoya Peninsula, (B) Papagayo Peninsula, (C) Osa Peninsula, (D) Arenal Peninsula
(C) Osa Peninsula
Costa Ricans often say this word to mean "relax" or "take it easy."
What is "tranquilo"?
This Costa Rican leader won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1987 for his work to stop wars in Central America. (A) Laura Chinchilla, (B) Óscar Arias Sánchez, (C) José Figueres Ferrer, (D) Rodrigo Chaves
(B) Óscar Arias Sánchez
This bright green bird, sacred to the Mayans, is known for its long tail feathers. (A) Parrot, (B) Toucan, (C) Resplendent Quetzal, (D) Hummingbird
(C) Resplendent quetzal