LibGuides: Study Abroad: Costa Rica

Featured Books

Costa Rica by Richard Arghiris.
A travel guidebook to different regions around Costa Rica.
Costa Rica by Erin Foley; Barbara Cooke; Tatiana Ryckman
Explores the history, culture, and environment of Costa Rica, focusing mostly on the lives of the Costa Rican people.

Audiria
A collection of podcasts and audio clips for practicing Spanish phrases, vocabulary and grammar.
Duolingo Spanish
Fun and free Spanish learning program that uses short, game-like exercises to build language skills. Highly recommended!

Lonely Planet
An online trip planning guide, with articles detailing the best attractions in the country.

BBC Costa Rica Country Profile
Costa Rica facts, leaders, and media.
CDC Travelers Information
CDC sponsored site containing health tips for traveling and living in Costa Rica.
CIA World Factbook : Costa Rica
Costa Rica facts: geography, people and society, government, economy, energy, communications, transportation, and military.
Embassy of the United States : Costa Rica
Costa Rican profile via the Embassy of the United States.

La Nación
The most popular Costa Rican newspaper-- in Spanish.
ICR News
English-language news source with national news, business, crime, politics, travel & lifestyle, entertainment, environment, health, region, classified.
Costa Rican News
A "pro-Costa Rica English news source for expats and travelers in Costa Rica." In English.
The Tico Times
Costa Rican news, in English, including real estate, travel classifieds, events, store and medicine.
Weather
The weather in San Jose, Costa Rica via the weather channel.