Intro to Spanish: Language & Culture

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Destination : Costa Rica

Folks , in just a short while , you will all be going to Switzerland . Yes you heard me right , Switzerland . If you think you are in the wrong group of tourists , then you are mistaken because you are all going to the Switzerland of Central America , Costa Rica . Indeed Costa Rica has sometimes been likened to Switzerland because of the nation 's comfortable lifestyle , peaceful democracy and overwhelming natural beauty (Firestone et . al 20 . Furthermore , Costa Rica is home to over

br four million Ticos - this is what Costa Ricans call themselves . You can consider yourselves lucky to have the opportunity to get a taste of what Costa Rica offers because this country is known to be the most user-friendly nation in Central America . This means plenty of cheap buses that can take you to the most beautiful tourist spots , several accommodations waiting to make you feel at home , and a multitude of decent eateries and restaurants in most corners of the country . However since Costa Rica boasts of a higher standard of living compared to its neighboring countries , prices tend to be slightly higher . Yet do not fret , this only means you are certain to experience quality goods and services throughout the country (Firestone et . al 20-22

Moreover , Costa Rica is the third smallest country in Central America with a land area of 19 ,730 square miles . It is actually a bit smaller than West Virginia so you can visit all the...