The Tico Lingo Blog

One of the challenges facing travelers when they get to a new country is figuring out how to get around. There are a number of

Heredia is home to a lot of local gyms that many visitors take advantage of while visiting. Check out our favorite gyms nearby Tico Lingo.

The friendly people, the safety of the country, and the clarity of dialect, gives Costa Rica the perfect environment for learning Spanish.

Patacones, sometimes also called tostones, are a traditional dish eaten throughout much of Latin America and the Caribbean.

There are so many options for grabbing a bite in Heredia. Here you’ll find a quick and easy guide to some of the best eats in town.

“Pura Vida” has been in the local dialect for over 50 years and is sure to be heard by anyone traveling throughout Costa Rica.

Whether you love it or hate it, packing for a trip is essential. In this article we lay out all the items you should consider packing for a trip to Costa Rica.

Did you consider taking private Spanish classes? One-on-one time with a native speaker offers a plethora of advantages. Here are a few…

There is no better way to quickly learn a new language than by being fully immersed in it, and staying with a host family will definitely help! 

Heredia has a mix of the old and the new. And as such, you’ll be faced with a choice, the supermarket, or the traditional market.

Tico is a term used for a native of Costa Rica. Costa Ricans are usually called ticos by people of other Spanish-speaking countries as well.

Buying a SIM card in Costa Rica can be super tedious. We put together this simple guide to help you out with the sometimes crazy process.

In this day and age there are a ton of effective ways to keep in touch with friends and family back home. Check out our quick list of options.

Online Spanish classes are a great way to get some one-on-one personalized time speaking Spanish with a native Spanish speaker.