Geography and land
Costa Rica is known for being a leader in protecting this natural resource.
What are rainforests?
This slow-moving mammal is commonly found in Costa Rica’s rainforests.
What is a sloth?
What is the official language of Costa Rica?
What is Spanish?
Hola
Hello
This popular adventure sport involves gliding through the air on cables above the rainforest.
What is zip lining?
About what percentage of Costa Rica is protected land?
What is 25%?
This colorful bird with a large beak is a symbol of Costa Rica’s tropical forests.
What is a toucan?
What is the national dish of Costa Rica, made with rice and beans?
What is gallo pinto?
Agua, por favor.
Water, please!
This country has over 200 volcanoes, but only five are considered active.
What is Costa Rica?
This term describes tourists who travel to see nature while protecting the environment.
What is eco-tourism?
Name one of the four species of monkeys found in Costa Rica.
What is a howler monkey, capuchin, spider monkey, or squirrel monkey?
What is the name of the Costa Rican currency?
What is the colón?
Lo siento
I'm sorry
In Costa Rica, this ocean is to the west, and this sea is to the east.
What are the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea?
Costa Rica aims to be the first country in the world to be completely free of this energy source.
What are fossil fuels?
Costa Rica is home to tiny, brightly colored frogs. What’s the name of the most famous red-eyed amphibian?
What is the red-eyed tree frog?
What holiday do Costa Ricans celebrate on September 15?
What is Independence Day?
¿Cuánto cuesta?
How much does that cost?
This famous “singing” amphibian can change color from brown to green and makes a loud "clack" noise.
What is the glass frog?
This sea creature comes to Costa Rica’s beaches to lay eggs every year.
What is a sea turtle?
What reptile is known for being one of the world’s largest lizards and can be found sunbathing near rivers?
What is an iguana?
Costa Rica doesn’t have this, which most countries have for defense.
What is an army?
¡Qué bonito!
How beautiful!
Instead of saying “How are you?” Costa Ricans often say this phrase, which means “pure life.”
What is “Pura Vida”?