subject: The Costa Rica "Pura Vida" Way of Life Leads to Peace Among Men [print this page] The Costa Rica "Pura Vida" Way of Life Leads to Peace Among Men
That Costa Rica is a civilized country is undoubtedly evident from the moment you speak with its people, known as "Tico's". There is a calming influence from the Tico's, with a philosophy that no matter what is happening their pure way of life will lead them and you to discover and appreciate nature's subtle way of getting things done but with balance.
You will quickly see that this small nation that stretches from the Pacific to the Caribbean coats is an oasis of peace on your vacation in Costa Rica. The country is politically and socially stable and has the honor of the Interamerican Court of Human Rights. In addition, on an international scale, Costa Rica is trusted in terms of their political government. Its inhabitants enjoy this political stability and the country's democratic freedom. In 1987, Costa Rica was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in recognition of the Costa Rican way of life.
When you are on vacation in Costa Rica, you will no doubt come across the three distinct cultural lifestyles which represent Costa Ricans. They are the peasants and farmers of the Central Valley, the inhabitants of the plains of Guanacaste and the Caribbeans of the Province of Limon. A Costa Rican's ethnic origin is a combination of the native inhabitants on a small scale, of the Spanish colonists and of the Afro-Caribbeans who came to Costa Rica in the last century. In all cases, the Costa Rican population lives by the code of Pura Vida, meaning pure life. Costa Ricans have adopted a simple life for existence which centers around family and enjoyment of the surroundings they live in. In many cases, children live with their parents until they are married and in most cases live in extended family housing once married.
Costa Ricans are also very proud of their country and are easily identified by specific items culturally. For example the beautiful oxcarts created by artisans showcase the quality and skill of the Costa Rican art community. On a national level, Costa Rica's flower is the Guaria Morada, the country's flag bearing the coat of arms and even the Yiguirro, the national bird of Costa Rica are symbols of the pride and beauty of this diverse country.
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