PURA VIDA – A Practical Guide to Speaking Costa Rican Spanish By Lance Michaels Discover the real way Ticos speak — warm, friendly, relaxed, and full of life. Whether you’re visiting Costa Rica, moving here, or simply fascinated by its culture, Pura Vida is your complete guide to communicating like a local. This book goes far beyond basic textbook Spanish. Inside, you’ll learn the everyday expressions, cultural habits, and natural conversation style that make Costa Rica unique. Each chapter is written in a clear, friendly tone with real examples, practical phrases, and story-like explanations that help you understand not just the language, but the people behind it. 🌴 Inside This Book, You’ll Learn: ✔ The soft rhythm and unique sound of Tico Spanish ✔ When and why Costa Ricans always use usted ✔ Polite expressions, greetings, and real social etiquette ✔ How to order food at sodas, shop at ferias, and pay with SINPE ✔ Bus, taxi, Uber, and travel phrases used every day ✔ How to rent a home, talk to landlords, and understand utilities ✔ Health, emergency, and safety phrases that every traveler should know ✔ Essential slang, idioms, pachuco, and regional expressions ✔ Real dialogues you can practice immediately 🌎 Perfect For: Travelers visiting Costa Rica - Expats moving or retiring here - Digital nomads working remotely - Spanish learners who want real-world conversations - Anyone who wants to truly connect with Costa Rican culture 💬 Speak Like a Local. Connect Like a Local. Live the Pura Vida. Costa Rica is more than a destination — it’s a feeling, a lifestyle, and a community. This book gives you the tools to speak naturally, respectfully, and confidently every day.