Over the centuries, Spanish became deeply embedded in the country’s identity. It shaped Costa Rican literature, music, and daily interactions. However, long before Spanish arrived, Costa Rica ...

Students will be immersed in Costa Rican culture and language, spending approximately five weeks in a homestay program with trusted local families. Learning will be balanced between classroom ...

Nestled in the lush, verdant Orosi Valley of Costa Rica, the Ruinas de Ujarrás stand as silent sentinels of a bygone era.

The official national language of Costa Rica is Spanish, and it has been since the Spanish colonization in the 16th century ... If you’re visiting Costa Rica to escape a dull winter, December through ...

The name, chilera, comes from the Spanish word, chile ... they are “cooked” and ready to eat fresh. RELATED POST: Costa Rican Street Food- A Delightful Underground Gastronomy In general ...

The Huetar people, one of Costa Rica's most prominent indigenous groups, have a rich history that dates back centuries before ...

The young couple had never been to Costa Rica, spoke no Spanish, had no job prospects, or even any sort of permit to work here ... Here, in their own words, is how they began their Costa Rican journey ...