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What main languages are spoken here?:

Spanish is the main language, but many Costa Ricans also speak a little English.

What type of money is used here?:

Costa Rican Colones.

How much does a bottle of water cost?:

A bottle of water typically costs 500 - 750 colones ($1.00 - $1.50 USD). Fun fact: Costa Rica has a lot of potable water, so I mostly drink tap water.

What was the best meal this week?:

The best meal this week was vegetarian! It was rice, beans, salad, sweet plantains, green papaya and jackfruit with red sauce.

What music did I listen to this week?:

I listened to Salsa music for my Spanish class: "El Gran Varón" by Willie Colón. In my free time, I listened to SZA: "Good Days" and "20 Something."

What activity was the most fun this week?:

I got to make chocolate at La Iguana. We had a tour of the farm where they grow, ferment and dry the chocolate. Then, I got to grind, mix and temper the chocolate. We chose our own flavors like sea salt, cinnamon, ginger and coconut.

What did I read this week?:

I read an article from El Colectivo 505 called "Anatomy of community restoration in the Bay of Cispatá". The article talks about hunters learning to care for the mangrove ecosystem.

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