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Amerispan Travel Resources
for San Jose, Costa Rica
Staff Commentary:
- Biggest Study Abroad Mistakes
AmeriSpan's co-founder, John Slocum's tips on how not to overpack part of his popular ebook, 19 Biggest Study Abroad Mistakes.
Other articles:
- On Turtle Patrol in Costa Rica(Articles/Travelogues)
Jennie Morrris shares her turtle volunteer work experince
- Spanish...The NEW Language of Commerce(Learning A language)
Spanish has become the NEW Language of Commerce and I’ll show you how and why in this article.
- Interview: Ecuador Volunteer Placement(Articles/Travelogues)
Sue Lavene, from our Volunteer Department, interviewed one of our past volunteers, Gabriel Gonzales, who participated in our 8-week Volunteer Program in Quito, Ecuador.
- Is there a Witchdoctor in the house?(Cultural)
Article about how many Latinamericans prefer traditional medicine to the science of today.
- El Ciberspanglish(Learning A language)
Article in Spanish about how Spanish is adopting English words, especially related to technology.
- ¿Cuánto debemos saber?(Learning A language)
Article in Spanish.
- ¿Los españoles descubrieron Brasil?(Learning A language)
Article in Spanish asking did the Spanish discover Brazil?
- José Donoso y su historia personal del(Learning A language)
Article in Spanish
- Shakira en el mercado inglés(Learning A language)
Article in Spanish about Shakira, one of the most popular female pop stars.
- Los oficios de Nueva York(Learning A language)
Article in Spanish
- Nasdaq: una historia de altibajos(Learning A language)
Article in Spanish
- La Eva de las plantas(Learning A language)
Article in Spanish
- Historia del tenis(Learning A language)
Article in Spanish on the history of tennis
- Berenjena Gisada(Recipes)
A vegetable dish.
- Jugo Especial(Cultural)
Lara Naaman Cooks up a Peruvian Recipe for Revenge
- Eco-Tourism: Rethinking the Benefits(Articles/Travelogues)
Eco-Travel The Benefits vs The Costs
- To abuela's house we go...(Cultural)
Ricardo Gonzales, Founder and CEO of Bilingual America, writes a heartfelt tribute to his grandmother
- Arroz con Leche(Recipes)
A typical dessert of Spain
- Cesaria Evora(Music Reviews)
AmeriSpan's Carol LaMastra reviews Cesaria Evora: Café Atlantico and lists a couple of runner-ups.
- Aterciopelados(Music Reviews)
AmeriSpan's Carol LaMastra reviews Pipa de la Paz, an album by Aterciopelados
- El Amor En Los Tiempos de Cólera(Book Reviews)
AmeriSpan's Suzanne Keller gives us her two cents on El Amor En Los Tiempos de Cólera by Gabriel García Marquez
- Empanadas Cordobesas(Recipes)
Empanadas Cordobesas (from the Marianacci Kitchen in Córdoba, Argentina)
- Churros(Recipes)
Churros (traditional snack)
- Demographics, Hispanics and…YOUR Life!(Learning A language)
Find out how the recent BOOM! in the Hispanic population affects you and your life on a practical level. Get the facts and what they really mean to you.
- Ricky Martin(Music Reviews)
AmeriSpan's Suzanne Keller reviews Vuelve, an album by Ricky Martin
- Gazpacho(Recipes)
Cold tomato-cucumber soup popular in Mexico & Spain.
- The Changing Face of Latin America(Learning A language)
Latin America is changing…well, let me rephrase that…Latin America is changing too fast!
- Tres Leches(Recipes)
Tres Leches means 3 milks and gets its name from the 3 different kinds of milk added to make the cake. It is a popular dessert in many Latin American countries.
- Hispanics and Terrorism(Learning A language)
- Paella(Recipes)
A typical Spanish dish.
- Volunteering Abroad - The Next Step in Helping(Articles/Travelogues)
In light of recent events, a new focus has been placed on helping others in need. While it is a wonderful opportunity to help out in your home country, the rewards of volunteering in countries overseas are limitless.
- Ozomatli(Music Reviews)
AmeriSpan's Suzanne Keller reviews Ozomatli
- SAP on the news- How do they do it?(Learning A language)
- Flan de Queso(Recipes)
A yummy, creamy dessert.
- Before Night Falls(Movie Reviews)
AmeriSpan's Suzanne Keller reviews Before Night Falls.
- The Feast of the Goat(Book Reviews)
Karli Goldman reviews "The Feast of the Goat"
- Peep, peep, peep(Cultural)
Set within the fabric of a personal cultural experience, this article is a provocative and thoughtful reminder of the fragility of life; both in Latin America and in the United States. A must read for thoughtful people!
- La Oreja de Van Gogh(Music Reviews)
AmeriSpan's Suzanne Keller reviews La Oreja de Van Gogh.
- The Adventures of Don Quixote(Book Reviews)
AmeriSpan's Suzanne Keller gives us her two cents on Cervante's Don Quixote
- Hunger of Memory(Book Reviews)
AmeriSpan's Liz Cleveland reviews Richard Rodriguez’s autobiography.
- ¡Yo!(Book Reviews)
Liz Cleveland of AmeriSpan reviews this book.
- The Food and Wines of Spain (A cookbook)(Book Reviews)
AmeriSpan's Beth Klemick reviews this great cookbook.
- Noticia de un secuestro(Book Reviews)
AmeriSpan's Liz Cleveland reviews this book.
- Ceviche(Recipes)
A traditional fish dish.
- The Art of Flamenco Dance(Cultural)
- One Hundred Years of Solitude(Book Reviews)
AmeriSpan's Beth Klemick reviews this classic.
- Plato Pescado Carribiano(Recipes)
A traditional Caribbean dish.
- Spanish Tortilla(Recipes)
For a little taste of Spain in your own kitchen, try this delicious dish.
- The Obnoxious Tourist - Are You One?(Articles/Travelogues)
Helpful hints to avoid this being labeled as obnoxious.
- Isabelle Allende (An interview)(Cultural)
AmeriSpan's Jim Kane interviews Isabel Allende
- The Fruit and the Root(Learning A language)
Is the life of a tree in the fruit or in the root? What does this have to do with learning Spanish? A LOT! If you want to understand "the root" of the issue, this article is a must read.
- The Power of Patterns(Learning A language)
Forget about "tenses" and "conjugations!" - Ricardo González, Founder and CEO of Bilingual America tells us about a better way.
- Before You Go, You Need To Know(Learning A language)
Before traveling to a Spanish-speaking country, Ricardo González, Founder and CEO of Bilingual America offers a list of what you need to know.
- America's ignorance of the world is now a national liability(Learning A language)
Washington Post article discussing the relationship between national security and study abroad.
- The Four Secrets to Long Term Retention...(Learning A language)
What you learn here has the potential to completely change your life! I have specifically applied these four secrets to the development of all Bilingual America Learning Courses. and have found over and over that students who follow these "Four Secrets To Long Term Retention" achieve outstanding results.
- Are Language Skills Enough?(Learning A language)
Article on the importance of cross-cultural communication
Additional Web Resources for: Costa Rica
General Information
Weather Guide - Offers daily high and lows for popular destinations in the
country....just click scroll down on the left hand side and click on
"Costa Rica."
Complete Costa Rica - Exchange Rate Report - This helpful site includes the current exchange rate of US dollars to
Costan Rican currency.
Passport Info. - A helpful "how to" site for American citizens interested in applying
for a passport.
CIA Fact Book - The U.S. Central Intelligence Agency's Fact Book on Costa Rica.
Association of Residents of Costa Rica - This Non-profit organization offers many services to
foreigners who live in (or wish to live in), or obtain residency in
Costa Rica.
The Costa Rica Internet Directory - A limited listing of arts, business, education, health, news & tourism
related websites.
Getting There & Around
eXito Latin America Travel Specialists - eXito (800-655-4053) has secured special deals to most of Latin
America and their knowledgeable staff can give you advice on the
cheapest way to arrive, the most direct way to get there and which
airlines have the best service. They excel in mixing and matching
different cities and countries for a low price.
Grupo Taca - A consortium of several Latin American airlines including Taca
(Honduras & El Salvador), Aviateca (Guatemala) and Nica
(Nicaragua).
Sanborn's Insurance - The authorities on getting you from the USA/Canada to México and
Central America via car. Auto insurance, excellent road maps, tips
and other must-have resources for those who prefer to leave the
flying to the birds.
Hotels & Restaurants
Costa Rica Hostels - From the Internet Guide to Hostelling. A brief listing of hostels in
Costa Rica.
Gay & Lesbian Friendly Accomodations - This helpful site offers a listing of hotels noted for their awareness
and respect of alternative lifestyles.
Language Related
Ahora Hablo! Medical Edition - This medical Spanish book is pocket-sized and includes vocabulary for dental and vision care as well as many specialized areas such as obstetrics and cardiology.
AmeriSpan Unlimited - AmeriSpan specializes in Spanish Immersion, Volunteer & Internship programs in Latin America and Spain for travelers and businesspeople. Currently, there are 40 programs available in 15 different countries.
Languages of Costa Rica - From the Ethnologue Database. Includes entries on Costa Rica's many indigenous languages, plus Spanish.
News & Culture
La Nación - Edicion Electronica Especial - Special Electronic Edition (Español)
Tico Times - Costa Rica's English language newspaper of features, travel stories
and news.
La Prensa Libre - General daily newspaper covering Costa Rica
Travel & Tourism
Rivers Wild -- Canoe Costa Rica - a travel article about canoeing in Costa Rica, brought to you by
High on Adventure, the online magazine devoted to the adventurous
traveler.
TravelNet - Costa Rica's TravelNet is one of the country's largest tourism sites
on the World Wide Web. It includes details about renting cars,
hotels, and sports activities and more!
Moon Travel Handbooks - This award-winning guide provides the necessary practicalities
for a weeklong beach stay or an extended outdoor adventure
vacation to Costa Rica.
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