Costa Rica - Culture Smart!: The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture by Koutnik, Jane

Costa Rica - Culture Smart!: The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781787023604)

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Format: Paperback
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Costa Rica - Culture Smart!: The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture by Koutnik, Jane

Costa Rica - Culture Smart!: The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture

$14.99
Costa Rica - Culture Smart!: The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture by Koutnik, Jane

Costa Rica - Culture Smart!: The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture

$14.99
Format: Paperback
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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 traditions that you are likely to encounter. You will get an insider's view of the Ticos' home life, how they socialize, how they spend their down time, and how they do business. This insight will open the door to a far richer experience on the ground, while practical information on getting around and communication will smooth your path. Bienvenidos!

Author: Jane Koutnik
ISBN-10: 1787023605
ISBN-13: 9781787023604
Publisher: Kuperard
Language: English
Published: 02/27/2025
Pages: 200
Format: Paperback
By Jane Koutnik
By Jane Koutnik
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Jane Koutnik is a teacher, translator, writer, and craft jeweler who has lived in Costa Rica for more than thirty years. After graduating in Philosophy and English from the University of California at San Diego, she traveled to Costa Rica, fell in love with the country, and decided to make it home. Over the years she has worked for mutual English- Spanish understanding in her local rural community, and has contributed to several guidebooks and tourist magazines. Her passion for the environment has also led her to devote time and energy to conservation, working with the government, the local community, and environmental groups.

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