Costa Rica’s Flag: Proudly Waved, Carried and Worn
- APR 29, 2019Costa Rica’s Flag: Proudly Waved, Carried and Worn. There is nothing more symbolic of a country’s heritage than its national flag. The flag represents a cultural ide
Author: Sylvia Barreto Benites
The Gender of Nouns Part 1- Pesky Subjects (and Objects)
- APR 01, 2019The Gender of Spanish Nouns Part 1- Pesky Subjects and Objects. As we navigate the world of Spanish, some aspects unfamiliar in the English language can complicate our learn
Simply Spanish – Out and About
- FEB 28, 2019Simply Spanish – Out and About. Need help with your Spanish? Here is a great list of useful greetings, questions and phrases in Spanish. Start practicing your Span
Visiting the Fruit and Vegetable Stand
- FEB 28, 2019Visiting the Fruit and Vegetable Stand. It’s the little things that make Costa Rica so special, and the taste of fruits and vegetables is one of those things. The differen
Soda Tapia – A True Urban Legend
- FEB 28, 2019Soda Tapia – A True Urban Legend. Years before the soda fountain culture was brought back to life in movies like American Graffiti, an enterprising idea was born in th
Digging into the Soda – Costa Ricas Local Eatery
- FEB 28, 2019Digging into the Soda – Costa Ricas Local Eatery. When you think back to your hometown, there is probably an eatery that represents the taste of you and your neighbors
The Jade Museum – A Voyage of Art Through History
- FEB 28, 2019Costa Rica’s awe-inspiring El Museo de Jade (The Jade Museum) takes visitors on a voyage through the diverse artistic history of Pre-Columbian communities. Located in San Jo
Calle de la Amargura – Night and Day: A Different Place
- FEB 28, 2019Calle de la Amargura – Night and Day: A Different Place. With a Spanish name that literally translates to “Bitterness Street,” Calle de la Amargura is a cultural l
Only Fools Rush In: Financing a Life in Costa Rica
- JAN 31, 2019Only Fools Rush In: Financing a Life in Costa Rica. Let’s move to Costa Rica!” These words have been uttered excitedly all over the world. It might be while looking at a
Unlocking Spanish Pronouns
- JAN 30, 2019Unlocking Spanish Pronouns. There is a key rule for reading Spanish: DO NOT try to translate word for word in your head. Instinctively, you will want to, but it’s not a go