Costa Rica - Culture Smart!, 9781787023604
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Discover the Ticos’ warmth, democracy, and lush life in Costa Rica.
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Costa Rica - Culture Smart!

the essential guide to customs & culture

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  • Paperback

    200 pages

  • Release Date

    4 June 2026

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Summary

Discovering the Heart of Costa Rica: A Guide to Tico Culture

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 wh…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781787023604
ISBN-10:1787023605
Series:Culture Smart! The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture
Author:Jane Koutnik
Publisher:Kuperard
Imprint:Kuperard
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:200
Edition:2nd
Release Date:4 June 2026
Weight:0g
Dimensions:171mm x 108mm
About The Author

Jane Koutnik

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.

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