Rainy Season In Full Swing!
The rainy season is in full swing in Costa Rica and that means rain for the next six straight months. The rainy season begins May usually ends by Mid November, every year, with no exceptions.

So, it’s not surprising that Costa Ricans have developed countless words and expressions to convey all the subtleties of rain.

Although Costa Ricans speak Spanish along with their Central and South American counterparts, they have their own unique language when it comes to describing the country’s frequent rain.

Pelo de gato - literally meaning cat’s fur - refers to a misty rain. An aguacero indicates a fierce downpour, and a temporal describes a continuous, light rain caused by a passing storm. 

For more "Tiquismos", proverbs and sayings you can turn Christopher Howard's "Guide to Costa Rican Spanish".

But even in the rainy season, there is still plenty to see and do in Costa Rica.

In fact, the rainy season brings with it certain advantages that the dry season doesn’t have, like cheaper prices, shorter lines at attractions and eco-tours.

If you plan to visit Costa Rica in the rainy or dry season, there a  couple of important things to remember:

 * There are no numbered addresses in Costa Rica. In the capita (San José) addresses are given in relation to cross streets, and everywhere else, addresses are given in relation to a recognized monument. For example, instead of a numeric address, you can find a home 200 meters south and 100 meters west of church X. If you get confused, just ask a taxi driver or a local to direct you.

* If you’re single and on the prowl, make a mental note of the following: Costa Ricans usually wear their wedding rings on the right hand.