Etiquette
In Costa Rica, women often greet others with a light kiss on the cheek or an air kiss, while men usually do this instead.
A handshake or one-armed hug
This sweet dessert made with condensed milk, cream, and sponge cake is known across Latin America and Costa Rica, providing calcium and energy.
Tres Leches Cake
The average number of children per household.
The three core values of Costa Ricans.
What is Family, Democracy, and Environment
There are over 900 species of this animal in Costa Rica.
What is birds?
Instead of prioritizing schedules, Costa Ricans emphasize this value when spending time with others.
Building relationships and/or harmony
This hearty “pot of meat” stew combines beef and vegetables, making it rich in iron, zinc, and vitamin B
Olla de Carne
The 3 core values of Costa Rican families.
What is Family Unity, Respect, and Support?
World leader in two these two environmental practices.
What is reforestation and decadbonization?
Costa Rica has over this number of volcanic formations.
What is 200?
Displaying anger or confrontation in public is considered impolite, so Costa Ricans often choose to do this instead.
Stay calm, peaceful protests, organized marches, avoid saying "no"
This popular Costa Rican breakfast, whose name means “spotted rooster,” is made of rice, beans, onions, and cilantro.
Gallo Pinto
The passing of traditions from older generations to younger generations.
What is cultural continuity?
The percentage of land protected in Costa Rica.
What is ~25%
Costa Rican men and women are known as this.
What is Ticos and Ticas?
While traditional gender roles were once strong, Costa Rican women today are increasingly active in this area outside the home.
The workplace or business/professional life
this dish includes rice, beans, salad, plantains, and meat or fish
Casado
Percentage of Catholics in Costa Rica.
What is 73%?
The years Federico Tinoco ruled as a dictator in Cosat Rica.
What is 1917-1919?
Gallo pinto in English.
What is spotted rooster?
This local phrase describes Costa Ricans’ relaxed attitude toward punctuality, where arriving late is not considered rude.
La hora tica
comforting black bean soup packed with fiber and plant-based protein that supports a healthy digestive system.
Sopa Negra
The name of the 1st female president of Costa Rica.
What is Laura Chinchilla?
The length of time of the Costa Rican civil war led by Jose Figures that resulted in more than 2,000 deaths.
What is 44 days?
The average life expectancy of a Costa Rican.
What is 80 years?