Costa Rica has always remained ahead of the curve when compared to other developing nations moving the country forwards with the time.They have lacked the war and devastation that has plagued other Central American countries and caused them to fall behind the development of the western world.At least in its quintessential expression, in the fancy dinner and the chocolates and the candles and the all-pervading red, Valentine’s Day is really Big Date Day. As a woman, I consider it a symbol of my freedom to choose the person with whom I would like to spend my time, be it years or a few hours.In reminding us that we are not compatible with everyone, dating is a celebration of our individuality.Finally, both Costa Rican and Euro-American participants reported having had more lifetime sexual partners than penile–vaginal intercourse partners.
More recently, it has been studied as a normative step in romantic partnerships, either pre- or post-marital, as well as outside the context of romantic involvement.
This study examined differences between Costa Ricans and Euro-Americans in perceptions of appropriate sexual behavior and definitions of sex.
When compared to Costa Ricans, Euro-Americans were more likely to consider foreplay, oral sex, and intercourse to be appropriate in the early stages of a relationship.
Although Costa Rica was colonized by the Spaniards in the 16th century, they were not subject to as much exploitation as other colonial countries like Mexico and Peru where vast amounts of silver and gold were available making them more desirable to the Spanish Conquistadores.
There was more or less a lack of “exploitable” resources in Costa Rica, leaving “colonialism” to those who were willing to work hard and brave the challenging terrain, resulting in a more humble existence.