As we all know, the economic lifelines of Costa Rica are mainly the agriculture and the export of electronic components, and Costa Rica is a country whose economy is more advanced and well developed than other countries in central America, and this country has already obtained better and higher living condition and living standards, and local tourism industries are also well developed. In the meantime, being located in the intersection area of the cultures of central America and southern America, Costa Rica owns various and different cultures, which is called “Switzerland of Central America”. Thus, let’s learn something important we should pay attention to when travelling in Costa Rica.

First of all, as for local custom and etiquette in Costa Rica, the male friends will shake hands with each other when they meet, and if they are best friends, they may hug each other. If local male friend meets his familiar female friend, he usually lightly kisses right hand of his female friend, and someone will kiss face. If you meet with local people in Costa Rica for the first time, you should remember not to laugh loudly or ask the age, nationality of local people you meet, and when you call each other, you can add Mr. or Miss. Besides, local people in Costa Rica are very enthusiastic and friendly, and their emotions and feelings are also very abundant and careful.

Secondly, as for local dining etiquette, Costa Rica is very rich and abundant of coffee and banana, and the exporting quantity of them occupy half of total exporting quantity of these tropical fruits. Furthermore, coffee and banana also become important and necessary drinks and food in daily life of local people in Costa Rica. Also, if you are invited by local people in Costa Rica, the host will well prepare snacks or drinks to invite you, and you should not refuse as the guest at this time, otherwise, it will make the host embarrassed.

In addition, we really hope that these important information mentioned above can help you understand local custom and the etiquette of Costa Rica.