Niño o niña en Costa Rica. Ojo: en México 'güila' tiene un significado completamente diferente (mujer promiscua). El país define todo con esta palabra.

A greeting and life philosophy that's emblematic of Costa Rica, radiating well-being, gratitude, and good vibes. It's the Tico answer to everything: 'How are you?' → 'pura vida.'

A hangover after a night of drinking in Central America — that awful feeling of headaches, nausea, and regret. The goma is the punishment you pay the next day for overdoing it the night before.

Rice and beans mixed together that's the sacred traditional breakfast of Costa Rica and Nicaragua. Simple but addictive, eaten absolutely every single day and it never gets old for those who grew up with it.