Medicine
This plants gel is used to help with sunburns and moisturizing.
Aloe vera
What is gallo pinto made of?
Rice and beans
What did rural communities use to transport hurt people (e.g. people with snake bites) to the closest clinic?
A hammock
(image of frog)
what happens if you touch me?
The jungle may seem full of water, but the safest source of drinking water is found in these locations.
springs or fast moving streams
The leaves from this tree can boiled and used to cure Dengue disease
Papaya tree
This fruit, found in the Costa Rican jungle, provides both hydration and nutrients and is known for its hard shell. What is its name IN SPANISH
You’re hurt and you need to ask for assistance - how do you say help in Spanish ?
Ayuda!
What common diseases can mosquitoes carry (have to name at least 2/3)
Dengue, Zika, chikagunya
What part of Costa Rica is a blue zone?
Nicaloya
The roots of this plants are used to treat asthma, what is it?
Cannabis
(Image of fruit on tree)
One of these is poisonous, and the other is a common fruit that you can eat. Which is which?
Image on right is a Granny Smith apple
This volcanic substance, found in some Costa Rican regions, is used to draw out toxins from insect stings.
Clay or volcanic mud
What is the national animal in Costa Rica?
The sloth
Beans, corn, and squash
The tea made from this flower is used to reduce inflammation and help with stress-related symptoms.
Which food commonly found in Costa Rica cannot be eaten raw and must be cooked to be safe to consume?
Yuca
This snake, known locally as terciopelo, is responsible for most venomous bites in Costa Rica.
Fer-de-lance
The one on the left is venomous and the other isn’t
You were directed to go “suroeste” - what direction are you supposed to go?
Southwest
What is the name of the plant that is boiled and used for stomach cramps?
Guanilama
This miracle tree is the healthiest food in Costa Rica - what is it called? (Hint: starts with M)
Moringa
The Bribri people traditionally use the sap of this tree to treat minor cuts and prevent infection.
Sangre de drago
These ants defend their territory aggressively and deliver one of the most painful stings in the animal kingdom.
Bullet ants
This type of tree bark, when scraped and boiled, produces a sticky glue-like resin useful for repairs.
Rubber tree