Although it may take a while to learn the pronunciation, this Spanish language guide by Chris Howard is designed to teach you to speak Spanish like a Tico. The book starts with a quick explanation of how to pronounce common constants and vowels in Spanish. It then moves into basic, “survival” Spanish phrases that you […]
Archives for December 23, 2013
Benefits to Citizenship: Second Passport
Naturalization is an option expats have after being a resident for seven years, or marrying a citizen and living in Costa Rica for two years. Expats who acquire citizenship are entitled to receive a Costa Rican passport, which is valid for travel worldwide. Expats who retain their U.S. citizenship are unlikely to see much benefit […]
U.S. citizen murdered in Guanacaste
Prostrate in the driver’s seat, covered in blood and with no vital signs, was found the body of American Steven Rutkiewics, age 41 by the tourist police in Brasilito, Guanacaste on Sunday. The body was found in a Nissan Tiida, parked in front of the Don Brasilito bar. Rutkiewics is said to have lived in […]
Philharmonic will start season with 80s music and tribute to Pink Floyd
The Philharmonic Orchestra will begin the 2014 season in February with a line up of orchestral 80s music to include Pink Floyd, Toto, Phill Collins, Journey, Chicago, The Police, Lionel Richie, Toto, Bryan Adams, Bon Jovi, and Irene Cara. Presentations will take place on February 28th, March 1st, and March 2nd at the Theatre Melico […]
IT technician denounced for extortion allegedly had affair with Karina Bolaños
A Nicaraguan national accused of extorting the former Minister of Youth, Karina Bolaños was arrested on Thursday. Bolaños has accused him of removing the intimate video from her computer, in the home which she had shared with her now ex-husband and member of the legislature. Bolaños has denied having an affair with him, but photos […]
4.6 quake shook Vara Blanca
According to the National Seismological Network, a magnitude 4.6 quake shook Varablance, Heredia on Sunday at 4:52pm. The quake was felt throughout the nation and was caused by the subduction of the Cocos plate. Original Article in crhoy.com