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You won’t be able to prevent culture shock by learning how to use chaineado, but it is quite a good start. I have not been able to find the proof that chainear comes from the English verb “to shine”. There are some references that in chainear is also used in Chicano, so it makes a […]
by Ivo Henfling
Some way or other, Ticos are all family. Just like Smith is a very common last name in the U.K. and in the U.S., Rodriguez, and Vargas are the most common last names in Costa Rica. When you marry a Rodriguez, your first born might be number 102,498 of the Rodriguez clan. There is a […]
by Ivo Henfling
Some want to work in Costa Rica, and it seems to be very attractive just to jump on a flight to San José and get a job in paradise. Is it that easy? There are over 275 high tech multinationals in Costa Rica. Can you get a job with them? Or just knock on doors […]
by Ivo Henfling
If you’re a nice person, you’ll find yourself obliged to lend money to a friend or employee soon after you arrive in Costa Rica. You know, they are poor, and you are rich. That’s how some will see it. Probably, where you come from, you’re too proud to ask anyone you know for a loan. […]
by Ivo Henfling
Costa Ricans are proud of calling themselves Ticos and Ticas. The female Costa Ricans are Ticas. The males are Ticos. The general population is Tico. Costa Ricans use the term Tico every day, just like the word Pura Vida. Why is that? Where does it come from? Ticos have the tendency of turning words into […]
by Ivo Henfling
Moving to paradise is not easy. It’s even more difficult to figure it all out if you are looking for best temperatures and less rain. But, what are the best temperatures for you? Eskimos probably think that the best temperatures are under zero. On the other hand, residents of Atenas, Costa Rica believe their town […]
by Ivo Henfling
When you come from a different country and you want to use hand gestures in Costa Rica, you have to be a bit careful. You might be saying something totally different with your hand gestures than you’re really planning to. You might hurt people with your gestures without even knowing it. There are quite a […]
by Ivo Henfling
When moving to Costa Rica or just visiting you will need to change money for your day to day expenses. Often, clients ask if it is difficult to change money and if it is really necessary. The legal currency in Costa Rica is the Colon. Nonetheless, U.S. dollars are used for more expensive items like […]
by Ivo Henfling
Have you ever had the need to block the neighbor from your life? Well, I certainly did. And I’m pretty sure you do too. When you buy or rent a home, the neighbor comes with it. And … maybe you’re ready now to block the neighbor from your life. If you own or renting doesn’t […]
by Ivo Henfling
Did you know that Costa Ricans have two last names? When born, children are given first the father’s last name and second goes the mother’s last name. If you come from a non-Latin American country, it’s kind of hard to figure out why Costa Ricans have two last names and what happens when they marry, […]
by Ivo Henfling