The afterwork culture in Costa Rica

Cheryl Moderator

Member since 15 October 2018

CherylModerator25 September 2024 05:53:04

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Hello everyone,

Living in Costa Rica is a unique opportunity to discover the different aspects of the local culture and way of life. Today, we would like to invite you to explore the afterwork culture in Costa Rica and how locals get to unwind. Whether it's about meeting people, relaxing, or bonding with your coworkers, it is also a great way to get to know the local customs and habits.

Here are a few questions to start with:

What are the most popular afterwork activities in Costa Rica?

When and where do afterwoks usually take place?

What main cultural differences have you experienced?

How did afterworks help you with your professional and social integration?

Share your experiences, anecdotes and tips to help fellow expats.

Thank you for your contribution.

Cheryl
Expat.com Team

rainagain Serial expat

Member since 24 March 2024

rainagainSerial expat25 September 2024 22:49:51

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Eating and sleeping.
Eating, drinking, and sleeping
in front of the local grocery, in the bus stop, or at the soccer field
Not a lot of 'organized' activities once you are over 25 and live outside an urban area.
I try to stay home when the 'locals' have time off... it gets rowdy; I have garden work to tend to...
Don't assume that there will be organized activities to partake in. No bowling alley no 'adult' art or continuing education classes; no books... so no book club; etc.

It is a different culture... and the sun almost always goes down between 5 and 5:30... year round; and people get up early... so after work is eat, rest, TV, sleep.... and all of it in the dark.