Many of our customers at Package Costa Rica are interested in knowing what the culture here is like. As with all Latin American countries, Costa Rica is rich in culture and tradition. Of course, the concept of “culture” cuts across all aspects of life. Based on my observations after living here for some time, here are ten […]
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It may be true that North Americans have a tendency and reputation of looking down their collective noses toward those down south. But at least here in Costa Rica, there is a stubborn aversion to ever look up. Living in Costa Rica often gives me the perspective of an outsider looking in, not only to […]
Despite the obvious fact that my blood runneth one hundred percent gringo, often I feel that there is a Latino inside of me just waiting to burst out. I am frequently reminded of the differences, however. Especially by those closest to me. We gringos just aren’t as warm and fuzzy as Latinos. We are more […]
Living in Costa Rica for some time I have noticed a stark difference in the way people greet one another here as opposed to the U.S. For sure there is the tradition whereby men greet ladies with a light kiss on the cheek. That is of course noticeable within the first hour of your first […]
Lately I feel as if I have had surgical removal of the funny bone. Life just doesn’t seem all that humorous these days and I guess that has been reflected in my recent posts. So dour. So serious. So boring. I do have a sense of humor. It just seems that I have misplaced it. […]
Costa Rican society is decidedly polite compared to that of the U.S. It might be the biggest area of culture shock one will experience after being here for a long time and then returning to the U.S. At least, that has been my experience. Now there are exceptions to every rule. Those apply here on […]
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