Faces of Costa Rica - Catholicism & Culture

Faith In Words!

Costa Rican Spanish is full of sayings that evoke the country's religious background. These phrases are commonly said, not only by Catholics but also by other Christian and non-Christian religions. They reflect the religious roots and importance of religion in Costa Rican society. Some of these expressions are:

Dios Mio	My God
Que Dios Te Bendiga	God Bless You
Gracias a Dios	Thank God
Si Dios Quiere	God Willing
Vaya con Dios	Go with God

Door of the ornate gothic looking church in San José neigborhood of San Rafael de Coronado