Basic Language Tips When Visiting Costa Rica

Costa Rica is a wonderful destination and a favorite to many tourists from all around the world.

As you might know Spanish is the official language in this little green country, that´s why we will give you basic language tips when visiting Costa Rica.

If you have some knowledge of the language you can survive in Costa Rica because people here are always glad to help you improve.

So, coming here is a great opportunity to become skilled in speaking Spanish.

At the Airport…

Well, once you have landed one of the most important language tips is this one.

If you don´t have any contact here you might need to ask for some help to find accommodation, so you can start with these phrases:

1. ¿Hola, disculpa me puedes recomendar un lugar para hospedarme? Can you recommend a nice place to stay?
2. ¿Conoces un lugar accesible? Do you know any affordable place?
3. ¿Hay servicio de autobús/ taxi a _________? Is there bus / cab service to________?
4. ¿Me puedes recomendar un lugar para comer comida rápida?   Can you recommend a fast food restaurant please?
5. ¡Estoy perdido! ¡No encuentro a______! I am lost! I can´t find my_________!

Meeting new people

As soon as you have found a nice place and set up everything you need; you will go on the way to make new friends.

And start discovering this paradise.

So, as you know well Ticos are always aware to be nice to you and make new friends.

They might approach you even before you realize it, they are so funny…

But, if that´s not the case you can approach a person applying this phrases:

1. ¿Hola, este lugar es hermoso, eres de por acá? This place is awesome. Do you live here?
2. ¿Conoces lugares interesantes para visitar? Do you know any nice place to visit?
3. ¿Dónde encuentro las mejores olas? Where can I find the best waves?
4. ¿Sabes dónde encuentro un supermercado? Where can I find a supermarket?
5. ¿Dónde hay un cajero automático que no esté muy lejos? Is there an ATM nearby?
6. ¿Hay una farmacia cerca? Is there a drugstore here?
7. ¿Dónde puedo hacer una llamada internacional? Where can make an international phone call?

Basic Language Tips in an Emergency…

Everyone needs help once in a while, managing language that will support you in case of emergency is vital.

In any country you must be careful, keep in touch with tourist guides, hosts and hotels.

Try not to visit far or isolated places by yourself.

This is more than a language tip, it´s a safety tip, remember to keep safe.

Costa Rica is one of the safest countries to visit, here you will find a special police department called “Policía Turística”.

For Ticos is significant to take care of tourists, so they will always be paying attention and supporting them.

Nevertheless, be careful who you trust to, there are bad people anywhere.

Some language tips you can use are:

1. ! Auxílio! Help!
2. ¿Me podría ayudar por favor? Can you help me please?
3. ¿No encuentro mi maleta/ mis cosas? I can´t find my luggage / stuff?
4. Alguien me está siguiendo…/ There´s someone following me…
5. ¡Llame a la policía por favor! / Call the police please!
6. Me encuentro hospedado en el hotel:_________/ I am staying at _______
7. Me asaltaron, ayúdeme por favor! / I was beaten, Help please!

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Now that you know some basic language tips you can feel self-assured to visit Costa Rica.

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