Tag: costa rica culture
Goodbye To “La Hora Tica”?
QCOSTARICA - A group of citizens presented a bill that seeks to sanction the so-called “la hora tica” - the habitual tardiness of Costa Ricans with a 10% base salary for those who arrive more than 15 minutes late to official meetings.
Earlier this month,...
What is Considered Normal In Costa Rica, But Not Accepted By Foreigners
Rico's TICO BULL - What is considered normal in Costa Rica and other countries in Central and South America, but not accepted as normal by may Americans and Canadians?
The following list is a generalization, though, so obviously doesn’t apply to all Americans and Canadians.
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Costa Rica Wildlife Photography
Wildlife photography used to be a hobby limited to people with the deep pockets to afford the equipment—cameras, lenses, tripods, etc. You also needed a strong back, or porters, to lug around the heavy gear. Technology has reduced both the cost and the weight....