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Costa Rica Quotes

Costa Rica quotes here range from personal roots — someone born there and later moving to America — to the country's place in the world economy, from pineapple exports once dominated by Lanai to a government prioritizing fiber optic over paved roads. There's also the simple appeal of a quiet Costa Rican town as an escape from a busier life. Together they paint the country as both home and destination.

These Costa Rica quotes cover personal roots, economic growth, and the country's quiet appeal. For more on identity and origin, see our Born collection.

The Costa Rican government is prioritizing laying fiber optic over paving roads. Costa Rica is trying to become one of the Internet societies. This is happening throughout the world.

Quotes by Reed Hastings

The Sanctuary at Two Rivers offers a much needed escape or retreat from the fast paced, modern lifestyle we have all become accustomed to, with its exquisite beauty, serenity, and raw nature. Costa Rica was the perfect place for developing...

Quotes by Perrey Reeves

We are a breathtakingly alienated people... One of my props is the world's largest underpants. I've had the president of Costa Rica in my underpants with me.

Quotes by Patch Adams

I did a shoot with massive iguanas in Costa Rica when I was modeling back then. They were like little dinosaurs, and they sat right across my arms and by my face. The guy told me not to make any...

Quotes by Olga Kurylenko

Beauty Quotes

Lanai at one time grew 98% of the world's pineapples. But the world's pineapples are now grown in two places, Costa Rica and Panama, because no one wants to spend $45 for a pineapple from the United States.

Quotes by Larry Ellison

If someone said, 'You can go live in this little town in Costa Rica for a couple of weeks and all you've got to do is sing for us,' I would do that. That's more exciting to me than the...

Quotes by Jackson Browne

I was born in Costa Rica and we moved to America where it was a whole new world for me.

Quotes by Harry Shum, Jr.

My brother's a teacher in Costa Rica and actually does a more important and significant job than I will ever do.

Quotes by Dominic Monaghan

Frequently Asked Questions

What personal connections to Costa Rica appear in these quotes?
One quote describes being born in Costa Rica and later moving to America, finding it a whole new world compared to home. This gives the collection a genuine, personal starting point rooted in immigration and identity. It contrasts with the more economic and political quotes that follow.
What does the quote about pineapples say about Costa Rica's economy?
It notes that Costa Rica and Panama now grow nearly all the world's pineapples, a shift from when Lanai once dominated that market, explaining that few people want to pay high prices for pineapples grown in the United States. This grounds the country's economic role in a specific, surprising agricultural fact. For more on origins and roots, see our Born collection.
Is there a quote about Costa Rica's infrastructure and technology?
Yes, one quote describes the Costa Rican government prioritizing fiber optic installation over paving roads, framing it as part of a broader push to become an internet-connected society. It positions Costa Rica within a global trend toward digital infrastructure. This adds a modern, forward-looking angle to the collection.
What does the quote about a small Costa Rican town suggest?
It describes the appeal of spending a couple of weeks singing in a small Costa Rican town as more exciting than other opportunities on offer. The quote treats a quiet, low-key location as genuinely preferable to something bigger or more prestigious. It highlights the country's appeal beyond just its cities.
Where can I find more quotes about beauty and origin?
Our Beauty collection offers more reflections on appreciating a place or moment. You might also enjoy Brother for related themes of family and connection. Both pair naturally with these Costa Rica quotes.

A few lines here highlight Costa Rica's modernizing infrastructure and its place in global trade. Browse related themes in our Beauty and Brother pages.