Costa Rica
Janelly Hernandez World Geography September 8, 2014
Go to Costa Rica!
Religion
Religion: Catholicism
Mostly 76% are Roman Catholic
Mainly my people believe in Catholicism also
Catholic Church
Catholic Church
Celebration
Language
Language:
Spanish (official language)
Hello- Hola
People
Mulato 6.7%
Indigenous 2.4%
African descent 1.1%
Customs and Traditions
Festivals
- New Years celebration (January 1)
- Palmares Festival(Fist week of January)
- CENACsummer festival(February 13-16)
- Sun Festival(Last week of February)
- Easter(April)
- San Juan Day(May 17)
- Saints Peters and Paul Day(June 29)
- Virgin of the Seas Fiestas(July 16)
- Virgin of Los Angeles (August 2)
- Dia de la Raza(October 12)
- Dia de los Inocentes(November 12)
- Festival de las Luces(First week of December)
April 11: Juan SantaMariaDay
May 1st: Labor Day
July 25:Annexation of Guanacaste Day
Aug 2: Patron Saint Day
Aug 15: Mother's Day
September 15: Independence Day
November 2: All Soul's Day
December 25: Christmas Day
Dances
Merengue
Salsa
Cumbia
Folkloric Dancing
Music
Folk Music
Classical Music
Jazz
Calypso
Reggae
Tropical
Food
Ceviche
Casado
Gallo Pinto
Olla de Carne
Sopa de Mariscos
Arroz con camarones
Arroz con Mariscos
Tamales
Empanadas
Horchata
Economy
The worker can apply a working permit for one year. In order to work there, you must be a resident or citizen of Costa Rica or else you cannot apply or work for a job. There is a large pool of highly literate and well trained people to fill nearly every job category.