Studying Hummingbirds in Cerro de la Muerte
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Studying Hummingbirds in Cerro de la Muerte

Back in 2016 I was working as an intern at a field studies program in Costa Rica. During the semester we traveled with the students and professors to field sites where they were taught about environmental conservation and how to conduct field research surveying wildlife, collecting samples from field sites, or even interviewing communities. At…

Costa Rican Slang You Need to Know Before Your Trip
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Costa Rican Slang You Need to Know Before Your Trip

Costa Ricans speak Spanish, but as is the case with most of the world, they have their own way of speaking. Just as an elevator to Americans is a lift to the British, Costa Ricans have their own way with Spanish words that is unique to them. Learn the most common Costa Rican slang terms…