Yes means NO

Posted on July 12th, 2008 by Angela Passman

I get so much accustomed to the culture that sometimes I forget the obvious. Have you noticed while living in Costa Rica that no one will ever tell you “no” they cannot do something or “no, I don’t want to do that?” You probably have not because it just appears that the Tico’s [...]

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Mother’s Day

Posted on August 15th, 2007 by Angela Passman

Today is the most celebrated holiday in Costa Rica.  Dia de Madre or Mothers Day.  Mothers are honored by flowers and gifts by all of their family and usually a family gathering.
This is somewhat like mothers day in the states but Costa Rica takes it to a whole other level.  Today is a federal holiday [...]

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