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Semana santa, or easter holy week, is a ,major catholic holiday celebrated all over the world and costa rica is no exception . . . if you come to costa rica for a family vacation just before easter,

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The african derived marimba is the most popular instrument in costa rican folk music. A marimba is a percussion instrument that looks very similar to a xylophone and makes a very cheery tune.

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Cumbia is one of the country's favourites. A music and dance originating from africans and amerindians in colombia, it is very commonly heard at costa rican festivals. Traditional latin music like salsa, merengue, bachata are also very popular, especially among older crowds.

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Here are some top foods that you SHOULD eat at Costa Rica:

Gallo pinto- a mixture of rice and beans served with meat.

Casado- rice and beans with bananas and meat and normally made for breakfast!

Tres leches cake- Tres leches, or three-milk, cake is just that, doused with several different forms of milk, including evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, and heavy cream. (tods not copied COUGHS)

Food is the most important thing because if you do not eat food you will die- ur mom

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The white stands for peace, wisdom, and happiness. The red stands for the blood spilt by martyrs in defense of the country, and the warmth and generosity of the people. The stripes are in the ratio 1:1:2:1:1.

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Costa rica is on the most southern part of mexico.

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Costa rica is on the most southern part of mexico.

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San jose is the economic, political, and social center of costa rica, dominating the central valley and the nearby towns, alajuela, cartago, and heredia.