Costa Rica, Ecuador, Peru or Argentina?

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Peru speaks the closest, of the countries you listed, to pure Castellano. Costa Rica, to me sounds very Mexican (UGGH!) Argentines use the vosotros form that is not used many places anymore and is confusing. Como estais che vous? Hard to follow sometimes. Ecuador would be my second choice. Colombia and Venezuela also speak well enunciated Spanish.

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I have been in all of these countries except Costa Rica, Colombia is one of the best-spanish speaking countries in South America so I think both Peru (my recommendation) and Ecuador would be good to learn spanish as these countries are limited with Colombia. I think both Quito (Ecuador) and Lima (Peru) are good cities to live.

dougger

The most clearly spoken Spanish, as heard by Northamericans, is spoken in the cities in the Andes. From your list that could include Ecuador and Peru. The only unclear sounds are a lisping 's' and a dropped 'd' at the ends of syllables. Until very recently the original Castellano of 5 centuries ago was almost unchanged because these cities are remote. In the Andean cities the consonants are pronounced much harder than in the other areas. English speakers find most Latin American Spanish a bit hard to hear clearly because of the weak sounding of the consonants.

Keep in mind that to native speakers what we perceive as slurred and slippery vowels are perfectly clear, as are dropped or weakened consonants.

Costa RIca is going to be the most expensive place to Spanish unless you can go "native."

Argentina, they speak beautiful Spanish unlike the other countries you mentioned which rally make the language sound ugly. You know Ebonics and Red Necks accents from the US? Well that is how south American Spanish sounds like except in Argentina, Chile and Uruguay which speak it nicely

Costa Rica '03

The answerers I've read so far have failed to answer a TWO part question. Also, you've asked "the best country to improve Spanish," not necessarily which one is the most correct. Because Costa Rica is such a touristic country, it would be the best and easiest in my opinion.

Several times weekly, people in Costa Rica can identify me as Mexican (or not Costa Rican, anyway) because Mexicans DON'T sound at all like Costa Ricans! (By the way, I am Mexican.)

As far as, "Which would be the best to live?" is a much harder question to answer because a lot depends on individual likes and dislikes, economic status, and personal weather and altitude preferences. My wife and I chose Costa Rica 'cause we liked it best to live in.

Arequipa

I'm just a little biased since I ws born in Arequipa,Peru, and agree it's probably the best for the Spanish, but I think it will also come down to a communities relative education. Their are poor areas in Lima that you will hear strong slang vs. the castellano spoken by most (ie: tigre, esi cunchasumari, churro...).

Personally, Yes living in Peru rocks!!!

I've returned to Arequipa year after year. Not only for my connection to family and friends but because It's a beautiful city. La Cuidad Blanca, named for the white "cillar" that the city was initially built in, is a site to see. I remember how in the 90's it was still very peaceful and quiet. I loved sitting by the window seeing the tips of the "catedral" with El Misti beyond.

99% of the year it's sunny and warm and cuisine has a palatte of dishes distinct to the region. From "rocotto relleno" to "chupe de camarone" most dishes are prepared with a kick.

Sony

Peru would be the best. But all of them would be good.

untrapito

The four countries are good but...honestly I go first for Peru and second to Costa Rica. Argentina too much "vos", "che'..etc.

Latina_Rica

The best country to learn Spanish is Peru. They speak it very well and clear. Argentinians use the "vos" and nobody in Hispanic America nor Spain uses that anymore. Costa Rica
s Spanish is very difficult to understand-for someone whose Spanish isn't his native language so I would say Peru and Ecuador.

When comes to best place to live, I would say is either Peru or CostaRica. Now, all depending on what kind of income you have, if you are poor your life will suck anyways wherever you go whether it is in the USA or any other country.. If you have moderate money Peru is great because of Cuzco and the beaches. Many europeans live in Cuzco but they have their businesses. Costa Rica have a huge influx of ppl from the United States but again, they have their retirement or business. Both Peru and Costa Rica are beautiful. People in Peru particularly are very friendly and the historical sites are amazing, their beaches too. The night life in Peru doesn't end, people party there like no tomorrow (in Lima or Cuzco) and there is always something to do. Costa Rica has beautiful beaches as well.

I would prefer to live in Peru, and my second choice would be Costa Rica.

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