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People from Limon, like all Costa Ricans, often refer to themselves as Tico (masculine) or Tica (feminine). "Tico" comes from the popular local usage of "Tico" and "Tica" as diminutive suffixes (e.g., "momentico" instead of "momentito"). Visitors from the United States are often referred to as gringos, which is virtually always congenial in nature. The phrase "Pura Vida" (literally "Pure Life") is a ubiquitous motto in Costa Rica. It encapsulates the pervading ideology of living in peace in a calm, uncluttered manner, appreciating a life surrounded by nature and family and friends.
An interesting fact about Limon is its unique Afro-Caribbean culture, which can be seen in the south of the province, especially in places like Puerto Viejo de Talamanca. People in Limon take take immense national pride in their diverse culture and high standard of living and education. To get an up close and personal look at Limon’s culture, take a walk though the markets or the central park in any town, where you will find a majority of Ticos up and about their business. Try your hand at learning Spanish with Intensive Language Schools as learning Spanish provides you with an ideal alternative to understanding these wonderful people better.
If you interested in learning Spanish there are a few language schools in Limon. Registering in these schools to learn or brush up on your language skills is a good idea as a majority of the population living here speaks Spanish. Classes are held three to four times a week with breakfast and dinner included in your fees. If you like, you can stay at a home stay, which also gives you the opportunity to practice and learn new language skills. By staying with a Tico family, you can improve your Spanish conversational abilities and in turn become more confident while speaking the language. Private and shared accommodations are also on hand.
One of the best reasons to enroll in a language school in Limon is that during your study breaks you have the opportunity to enjoy a variety of activities. Visit the Tortuguero National Park, the Refugio Barra del Colorado and the Gandoca Manzanillo Wildlife Reserve or if you like there are plenty of diving, swimming, snorkeling and surfing opportunities as well. Additionally, there are several indigenous reserves in Limon, where you can tour and learn about these local communities.
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