Traditional Food
Metion a tradional breakfast in Costa Rica
Gallo Pinto
Mention the name of a Costa Rican volcano
Arenal - Poas
How do people celebrate Independence day in Costa Rica?
Parades by students.
What does Pura Vida mean?
•Pura vida Pura vida, a characteristic Costa Rican phrase, literally means pure life, with connotations that suggest translations such as "full of life", "this is living!", "going great", or "real living. The phrase can be used both as a greeting or a farewell, as an answer expressing that things are going well, as a way of giving thanks, or showing appreciation
What are some popular music forms in Costa Rica?
•Most parties include dance Forms in Costa Rica •Merengue •Salsa •Cumbia •Folkloric Dancing
Metion two basic ingredients in Costarican dishes
Rice, beans
Where is Pueto Viejo located?
Located on the Caribbean coast near Panama, Puerto Viejo is popular with young people and backpackers because of its great beaches, surfing, and party atmosphere.
Explain what is Rosario del Niño?
It is a traditional celebration for Christmas time in Costa Rica
How does Costa Ricans often call themselves?
•Costa Ricans often call themselves Ticos. Groups of women can be called Ticas, but any mixed-gender group will be called Ticos, because of how Spanish grammar works.
What is a Mascarada?
•the celebration also has roots in the Spanish Carnivale, when street dancing and costumed balls take over Spain in the week before Lent. In 1996, Costa Rica’s Ministry of Culture made the celebration official with the establishment of a yearly parade dubbed the Dia de la Mascarada Tradicional Costarricense
Explain what is a traditional CASADO
The Casado is probably the most traditional dish in Costa Rican cuisine. It is not a singular dish, but a dish made up of many foods. In fact, it could be thought that a casado is a marriage of the foods that are served together, since marriage is the meaning of the word casado.
What does Tortuguero mean?
Tortuguero (which means ‘Land of Turtles’)
When does Costa Rica celebrate its independence day?
Costa Rica celebrates its independence day on September 15
What is a SODA?
•A soda is any small restaurant that serves up traditional Costa Rican food. It’s a great place to get an authentic taste of the country. Those who love soda in English will want to remember this, so you don’t get disappointed by signs that seem to be promising your favorite beverage.
When does the Pilgrinage - Virgen de los Angeles - take place?
Pilgrinage - Virgen de los Angeles
2 de agosto
Metion 2 ingredients to prepare Arroz con Leche
The easiest way to describe arroz con leche is to say that it is rice mixed with milk. But the taste is much more complicated, and delicious, than that makes it sound. The recipe also calls for sugar, salt, lemon zest, and cinnamon sticks – see, I told you it is delicious!
Where is Corcovado National Park located?
Corcovado National Park is on the remote Osa Peninsula in southwestern Costa Rica.
Is there a Carnival Time in Costa Rica? When?
•Carnival in Costa Rica In mid-October the Costa Rican population celebrates The CARNAVALES DE LIMÓN. For nearly a week the city of Limon fills with people, color and music.
How do people call somebody with light skin and hair in Costa Rica?
People use the word “macho” or “macha” to describe somebody with light skin and hair.
Explain how family life looks like in Costa Rica?
•In family life, children will live at home with their parents until they are married. Sometimes children live at home until they are in the 20’s or 30’s, and then once they have married they move in with their spouse. It is also quite normal in Costa Rica for extended family members to live together. Aunts, uncles, grandparents, and cousins may share one house, or live in very close proximity to each other so as to see each other frequently. Family is very important to Costa Ricans and usually a Costa Rican’s social life is closely intertwined with his or her family life.
What is a CHIFRIJO?
Served at local events and farmer’s markets, as well as at restaurants. The name is a combination of the two main ingredients: chicharrones and frijoles.
Explain what is Cahuita?
•Cahuita, a tiny town situated right next to a stunning national park with the same name, is about an hour north of Puerto Viejo. Cahuita is a place to relax. There’s one bar in town that gets lively (sometimes it’s half full!), but for the most part, after a day of hiking, animal spotting, swimming, or surfing, most people just sit around and read.
Why do people say that Costa Rica is a matriarchal?
One could say that Costa Rica is a matriarchal society as Mother’s Day is a national, paid holiday and falls on the same day of the year. While Costa Rica does celebrate Father’s Day, it is not a paid holiday!
How do you call out to get someone’s attention, especially when calling someone out of their home or room in Costa Rica?
•“Upe” is a word people call out to get someone’s attention, especially when calling someone out of their home or room, so this is a good one to remember.
Describe how do people dress in Costa Rica
•Dress Costa Ricans take pride in their appearance and dress well. In business situations, both men and women dress formally but not as conservatively as in North America. Outside the office, men and women dress informally, although casual dress in Costa Rica is fancier than you might expect. For example, men rarely wear shorts except at the beach, and women's jeans are often accompanied by stiletto heels and heavy makeup