Just in case any of you decide to travel to Costa Rica. I figured it would be fun to post a guide if you will about at least what I have noticed and what I think may be beneficial for you to know!
- Dogs are EVERYWHERE. There are more strays than homeless people.
- You DO NOT have the right of way here. Crossing the street is a major life decision.
- Public transportation is the way to go. It only costs 330 colones (about 75 cents) to take a bus to and from San Jose (15-20 minute ride).
- If not public transportation, scooters, motorcycles, 4 wheelers, and bikes are the next best thing.
- EVERYONE loves soccer except this one kid in my class and his family is from Korea. lol
- I'm almost sure u don't need a license here to drive. lol jk
- Cops only exist in downtown San Jose.
- Stop signs are just a suggestion, so people may or may not yield.
- NO one knows what it means to share the sidewalk.
- The closest thing to American chicken would be what you order at KFC.
- Rice is served with almost every meal.
- Fresh fruits and vegetables are easy to find.
- Everybody has a hustle: from selling fruit to bootleg DVDs.
- Yes they have a Walmart. Along with Wendy's, Pizza Hut, Burger King, and McDonald's.
- A good hot shower is hard to come by. You have to trade temperature for water pressure, can't have both.
- Costa Ricans will feed you 10 times the amount of food they feed themselves and still ask if you want more.
- They are so polite that they will give you the wrong directions because it's rude to say no.
- Machetes and weed eaters are used for yard work. I have yet to see a lawn mower.
- Stores/shops open whenever it's convenient for the owner.
- My host family are the nicest people here.
- EVERYONE has A LOT to say.
Hope you enjoyed this "Behind the Scenes" look at the Costa Rican culture!
Joe
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