Costa Rica - Culture Smart!: The Essential Guide to Customs & 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 who the Ticos are today, and describes the values, attitudes, customs, and trad...