Government
Who was the first European to reach Costa Rica?
Columbus
This animal is commonly found in Costa Rica and is also known as the lazy bear
Sloth
This culture has had a significant impact on Costa Rican culture from its earliest beginnings.
Spain- The Spanish
Costa Rica is the size of this US State
West Virginia
What is a Blue Zone?
An area of the world where people live the longest
What is the official currency of Costa Rica?
Colon/Colones
This is the official name of the Cloud Forest
Monteverde
Costa Rica is known for Volcanoes. Which is the biggest and most famous?
Arenal
Which area of Costa Rica is considered a Blue Zone?
Nicoya Peninsula
Costa Rica abolished this in order to provide more funding for education
The military
What is a common Costa Rican breakfast called?
Gallo Pinto- rice and beans
How are the termales or hot springs heated in Costa Rica?
The volcanoes
Which town in Costa Rica is known for the oxcart and famous geometric painting?
Sarchi
Why are there less large resorts in Costa Rica than in other countries?
Sustainability/environmental intiatives
What is the exchange rate for colones to USD?
500 colones- 1 usd
This side dish is commonly friend (similar to a banana).
Plantain
This is a common dish comprising of bite size chicken chunks mixed with rice and diced vegetables that include carrots, peas, corn, and garbanzo beans?
What is Arroz con Pollo?
Where does a majority of Costa Rica's food come from?
Costa Rica- locally grown and sourced
What are the colors of the flag and what do they mean?
Red- strength
White-peace
Blue-water/nature
Pura Vida - "Pure Life" which is used as a greeting, as a word of farewell, to express satisfaction, or to politely express indifference when describing something?
What is Costa Rica's unofficial national motto?
Why is the Cloud Forest so hazy?
The warm and cold air from the coasts meet and create a hazy line