Costa Rica Research Paper

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Costa Rica is located in Central America. It shares borders with Panama and Nicaragua. Its touches both the Caribbean and Pacific Ocean. Costa Rica is in the middle of a massive and rugged rainforest.

On February 7, 2016 La Casa Amarilla opens its historic doors to the public for the first time La Casa Amarilla was built in 1920 by Henry D. Whitfield, an architect from the US from the United States. The “Yellow House” will be open for tours two times every month. La Casa Amarilla is home to many historic documents and signatures along with a piece of the Berlin Wall. Costa Rica is honored as one of three countries to have a piece of the Berlin Wall in Latin America. La Casa Amarilla will also be open on; March 5, March 19, April 2, and April 9.

Costa Rican food is usually served in generous portions. Costa Rican cuisine is very colorful. Most importantly Costa Rican food focuses on being prepared with fresh ingredients.
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Large parties parades, fireworks, Nationwide,
Independence Day: Parties and festivals are held throughout the country celebrating Costa Rica's independence from Spain.

Costa Ricans are comfortable standing close to each other while talking. One or two feet or an arms length is a normal talking distance. For family members it can be closer. For people in business it's still close but not as close as it would be toward a family member.

In Costa Rica direct eye contact is very important while talking to another person. It shows that you are listening or interested in what they are saying, similar to the United States. While greeting family or a good friend you might give them a kiss on the cheek, or a hug. In the country of Costa Rica, the elderly are considered greater than or more important than a younger person. It is very important to treat them with respect. It is an expectation that you will not drink or smoke till your older than 18 years of

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