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What main languages are spoken here?:

The main laguage spoken in Costa Rica is Spanish. However, although Spanish is the primary language of Costa Rica, many natives can speak English, as well. 

What type of money is used here?:

The currency of Costa Rica is the Costa Rican colón ( ₡, CRC). It is available in both coin and paper form. The currency here is very colorful!

How much does a bottle of water cost?:

The average price of a bottle of water in Costa Rica is 657.80 CRC. That is about $1.06 U.S. Dollars.

What was the best meal this week?:

The best meal I had this week was breakfast. I enjoyed gallo pinto (a tasty combination of rice and beans), scrambled eggs, cooked plantains, and a tortilla. This is a typical Costa Rican breakfast, and I ate this meal a lot!

What music did I listen to this week?:

This week I listened to reggaeton and Latin pop music. This type of music is played a lot in restaurants and stores.

What activity was the most fun this week?:

The most fun activity from this week was visiting the Arenal Hanging Bridges Park in the Alajuela Province. This park had a series of suspended bridges throughout the forest. From this park, I had a clear view of the Arenal Volcano!

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