African American student in Costa Rica?

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Tico Roots has a good answer, you WILL NOT have any problems on race and as for security, just be careful and use common sense as everyone else does. One of the great things about CR, everyone is treated as an equal.

Tico Roots.

No, you will have a great time, here since the east coast of the country is the caribbean sea, we have a lot of Jamaica influence and there are a lot of african central americans, they speak spanish and patua, similar to the language in Jamaica so its another type of english. Here we listen to a lot of reggae, its a little bigger than hip hop but hip hop a growing a lot here too.
This is a good hip hop, reggae n R&b station down here http://beatz106.com/liveRadio.htm?/

A a fun and safe place to experience. The people are really friendly, youll make a lot of good friends.

Gabo

I am from Costa Rica..

Let me tell you that you will not have any race problem... about security... well... just dont walk around with the Camera hanging from your neck (tourist things) in order to avoid any bad experience...

This is a beautiful place to live... is an small country, full of beaches, young people, universities....

kapn

We have been planning our trip for the last year. My wife and I are going down for the month of Feb. She's concerned....I'm not.........I don't know where your from but in your home town you know where not to go.......it's the same in CR.......I can hardly wait.......97" of snow so far this winter.......its 16 F or 9 C and snowing like heck........Grandville Michigan USA.......I have my trip planned but if anyone has any thoughts.......kapn22@yahoo.com

AttorneyKearney

DonÂ´t worry be happy !
People from all races get along fine here and it is not dangerous unless you go out looking for danger on purpose.
Relax and enjoy Costa Rica.

Lic.Gregory Kearney Lawson.

dytica

Honestly, you should not face any problems having to do with your race. We do not have many black people, but the ones we do have are treated fine. There is like no prejudice at all, i promise!
Just keep in mind that as any foreigner should, stay with your group, know where you are, and dont do anything stupid like wave a bunch of money of something valuable around. but dont be alarmed, Costa Rica is THE best place to visit in central america because of its safety and activities. just take the same care as you would travelling to any new place.
I know that if you go to CR, you will love it so much and it will be an experience you will NEVER forget! so dont worry, and have fun!

PS. let me just tell you that some Ticos like to call others by nicknames. so if someone calls you "Negra", dont be offended. They are most likely not trying to be rude, its just a way to point you out. just like they might say "Gordo" for a larger person, or "Macha" for a blonde. But usually ticos reserve this for friends. Just don't take it personally.
anyway have fun! pura vida

Luc

No, don't be concerned about it. You will have a great time! Spanish/latin cultures are extremely welcoming.

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