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Costa Rica
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Recreation.
Costa Rica has beautiful beaches, lakes and rivers all around the amazing island.
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Historic Sites.
Costa Rica has a lot of history embedded in it. The Cartago ruins which are dated back to
the 16th century can be found in the city's central park.
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Cultural.
Costa Rica is a very rich country in terms of traditions.
Being a blend of different cultures its hard to point out one only. But some general customs are; Costa Ricans are famous for observing Tico time, known locally as "la hora tica." Costa Ricans habitually arrive late, often by 30 minutes or more, to dinner, appointments, and get-togethers
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Shopping.
Costa Rica is pretty urbanized when it comes to shopping. They have shopping malls just like other modernized countries.
Costa Rica multiplaza mall is located in San Jose.
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Entertainment.
Costa Rica is entertainment central! From great music to dance shows it will “wow” you.
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Ethnic Food.
Costa Rican cuisine is hearty, savory and always satisfying. While it doesn’t have the spice of Mexican or the grilled skewered meats of Argentinean food, it has a style all its own: like an easy chair or a meal from your grandmother's kitchen, Costa Rican cuisine is always there for you at the end of a long day.
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Restaurants.
Although majority of Costa Ricans will prefer home cooked meals, their restaurants are just as good!
A prime example is “Don Rufino”. Known for its amazing home-style meals. It is definitely a place to dine.