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Is water in Costa Rica safe to drink?
Yes, except in very rural areas.
Recommended vaccine for attending school in Costa Rica.
Measles
The nickname for Costa Ricans
Ticos
Important thing to remember about toilet paper in CR.
Don't flush it!
What should you do if you're feeling homesick, 2 ideas.
Call your chaperones, go out with family, write in a journal, etc.
The most famous/popular Costa Rican dish
Gallo Pinto
True or False: It is okay to pet an animal as long as they don't appear sick. Explain.
False, you shouldn’t attempt to pet, handle or feed any animal with the exception of domestic animals that are known to be free of infectious diseases.
The most popular phrase used in Costa Rica.
Pura Vida
Name of the money in Costa Rica.
Colones
How frequently should you talk to your Oregon family?
once per week
Sauce put onto Costa Rican food
Name two illnesses transmitted by mosquitoes.
Malaria, dengue, zika
Fruit juice that is mixed with milk or water and sugar.
Jugo natural or refresco
Number of provinces in Costa Rica-name at least 4. (100 point bonus in you name all of them)
San Jose, Alejuela, Puntarenas, Heredia, Cartago, Guanacaste, Limon
What branches of the military does Costa Rica have.
None
Name the foods on a Casados plate (4 foods)
Meat, salad, rice, platanos
What are common areas for crime in Costa Rica? Name 2
Airports, bus stations, ports, car rental lots, crowded tourist attractions, resort areas.
Small restaurant or cafe.
Soda
Name of the Costa Rican president
Carlos Alvarado Quesada
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Which is these is not a fruit found in Costa Rica? Maracuya, Cas, Mamones, Camabola, Batidos
Batidos
Name 3 common illnesses/health related annoyances common to travelers.
Bug bites, sunburns, diarrhea
"Cool" is Costa Rican Spanish.
Tuanis!
What is the most common mammal found in Costa Rica? Name at least one specific species of this mammal.
Monkeys-Howler, Spider, White-Faced and Squirrel
Name 2 of the 4 symptoms of culture shock.
1. Initial Euphoria
2. Irritation and hostility
3. Gradual Adjustment
4. Adaptation or biculturalism