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Article #106: Costa Rica: Where the "Los Ticos" Are

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Costa Rica land is absolutely beautiful, world scrimmaging against other nations
and its people are warm and inviting. during the soccer season so they're not
With the numerous Costa Rica beach on their home turf too often but when
properties and lush eco-reserves, it has they are, Costa Ricans, some of whom also
become a hot spot for tourists from call themselves "Los Ticos," pour out in
around the world. Both locations are droves to Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica
definitely destinations that you should to see Los Ticos play on good ol' Costa
visit...even if it is just the "tourist Rican land.
experience" you're looking for. However, If you're interested in being a part of
if you want to experience life similar to the excitement, be sure to check the
the natives, neither the beaches nor the sports calendar to see when Los Ticos
eco-reserves are where you'll get a taste will be playing on their home field.
of the real Costa Rica. For that, you're Estado Nacional de Costa Rica is located
going to have to head inland to the in La Sabana, San Jose. It promises to be
capital city of San Jose. That's where an experience of real Costa Rica like any
you'll get a taste of what the every day, other. For those of you who are not into
not-so-commercial Costa Rican life is soccer, don't fret. San Jose, Costa Rica
like. And if you're lucky, you'll get to is still a great place to visit. After
live like a native and experience the all, it is the largest city in the nation
nation's favorite pastime firsthand: A so you're sure to find something fun to
soccer match! do while you experience "the real" Costa
Soccer is Costa Rica's primary sport. The Rica. And if you tire of "reality," just
nation, which is about the size of West remember that those beautiful white sandy
Virginia, has one team that represents Costa Rican beaches are just a car ride
the entire country. The team is called away.
Los Ticos. The team travels around the






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