Culture Smart Costa Rica

The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture

Jane Koutnik

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Kuperard Publishers
03 January 2025

Parties, etiquette & entertaining; Travel & holiday; Languages & ESL; Spanish - Cultural Material; Spanish - Languages

Series: Culture Smart

Costa Rica is renowned for its tropical beauty and for the warmth of its inhabitants-

the ""

Ticos.""

With an infectious enthusiasm for life, the Ticos are a proud people who cherish their democracy in a region that has seen generations of political unrest.

Culture Smart! Costa Rica explores the complexities of modern life in this lush coastal country. It introduces you to the key historical events that have shaped who the Ticos are today, and describes the values, attitudes, customs, and traditions that you are likely to encounter. You will get an insider'

s view of the Ticos'

home life, how they socialize, how they spend their down time, and how they do business. This insight will open the door to a far richer experience on the ground, while practical information on getting around and communication will smooth your path. Bienvenidos!

By: Jane Koutnik
Imprint: Kuperard Publishers
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 2nd edition
Dimensions: Height: 171mm, Width: 108mm,
ISBN: 9781787023604
ISBN 10: 1787023605
Series: Culture Smart
Pages: 200
Publication Date: 03 January 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Jane Koutnik is a teacher, translator, writer, and craft jeweler who has lived in Costa Rica for more than thirty years. After graduating in Philosophy and English from the University of California at San Diego, she traveled to Costa Rica, fell in love with the country, and decided to make it home. Over the years she has worked for mutual English Spanish understanding in her local rural community, and has contributed to several guidebooks and tourist magazines. Her passion for the environment has also led her to devote time and energy to conservation, working with the government, the local community, and environmental groups.