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Feliz Día de la Madre (Happy Mother’s Day) To Costa Rican Mamás And Moms Who Are Tica At Heart

Feliz Día de la Madre (Happy Mother’s Day) To Costa Rican Mamás And Moms Who Are Tica At Heart

Written by Nikki Solano

Nikki is the CEO of Pura Vida! eh? Inc. (Costa Rica Discounts), and the author of the guidebooks Moon Costa Rica (2019, 2021, 2023, and 2025 editions) and Moon Best of Costa Rica (2022 edition) from Moon Travel Guides. Together with her Costa Rican husband, Ricky, she operates the Costa Rica Travel Blog, created the online community DIY Costa Rica, built the Costa Rica Destination Tool, oversees the brand-new (summer 2023) Costa Rica Travel Shop, and designed the Costa Rica Trip Planning 101 E-Course. Also, Nikki wrote the Costa Rica cover feature for Wanderlust Magazine's sustainability-focused Travel Green List issue, showcased Costa Rica destinations and experiences on Rick Steves' Monday Night Travel show and podcast/radio show, and served as the Costa Rica Destination Editor for Essentialist, a luxury travel brand. Want to show your appreciation for her free article below? Thank Nikki here. ❤️️

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August 15th marks a very special day in Costa Rica: Día de la Madre (“Mother’s Day”). Like other Mother’s Day celebrations recognized around the world (typically in May), Costa Rica’s Día de la Madre is a day to take time out of your busy schedule to think of (or remember) your mom and how much joy she has brought to your life.

Do you have (or have you had) the pleasure of being raised by one of the world’s top moms? Ricky and I have, and we’re thankful for that blessing every day.

Not only are our moms strong and beautiful leaders, they’re also compassionate givers, gentle helpers, willing listeners, and kind souls.

As children, we don’t get a say in who our parents are. But Ricky and I consider ourselves to be two of the luckiest people in the world. We ended up with two moms who love us beyond words. They make it easy for us to become respectable adults by learning from their lessons and modeling their behavior.

On a more trivial note, our moms have got it going on.

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El 15 de agosto marca un día muy especial en Costa Rica: Día de la Madre. Al igual que otras celebraciones del Día de la Madre reconocidas en todo el mundo (generalmente en mayo), Día de la Madre en Costa Rica es un día para tomarse un tiempo de su apretada agenda para pensar (o recordar) a su madre y cuánta alegría ha traído a su vida.

¿Tiene (o ha tenido) el placer de ser criado por una de las mejores mamás del mundo? Ricky y yo sí, y estamos agradecidos por esa bendición todos los días.

Nuestras madres no solo son líderes fuertes y hermosas, sino que también son compasivas dadoras, gentiles ayudantes, buenas oyentes, y almas amables.

De niños, no tenemos voz en quiénes son nuestros padres. Pero Ricky y yo nos consideramos dos de las personas más afortunadas del mundo. Terminamos con dos mamás que nos aman más allá de las palabras. Nos facilitan crecer en adultos respetables al aprender de sus lecciones y modelar su acciones.

En una nota más trivial, nuestras madres son “cool”.

My mom is an independent and generous woman who is always happy to help others and has explored almost as much of Costa Rica as Ricky and I have. She’s braved river crossings in rental cars, volcano eruptions, adventure tours, new foods, rainforest and cloud forest exploration, boat and ferry trips, traffic tickets, torrential rainstorms, and some encounters with wildlife that were too close for comfort.

Ricky’s mom is a hardworking, humble, and hands-on woman who is also a fantastic chef. She keeps Costa Rican tradition alive and well in our family by hosting gatherings for family and friends, playing party games, and whipping up communal meals. She’s a master at making gallo pinto, tamales, sweet bread with chiverre, tortillas, and more, and we feel honored that she’s passed so many recipes and cooking tips on to us.

Though our moms come from different worlds, when they’re together, we’re convinced that friendship is stronger than cultural differences, geographic distance, and language barriers.

They’re eerily similar, too, which is surprising but comforting. Both are quiet and soft-spoken. Both also have an intrinsic, exemplary drive and the ability (and willingness) to love unconditionally.

To all Costa Rican mamás (“moms”) like Ricky’s; moms who are Tica (“Costa Rican”) at heart like my own; and our sisters, aunts, and cousins who are raising smart and beautiful kids, thank you for being you. We hope it’s said often that you’re appreciated. To our own moms, we admire you and we love you. This special day, and this brief mention of what today means to us, is for you. ❤️

Mi madre es una mujer independiente y generosa que siempre está feliz de ayudar a los demás y ha explorado casi tanto Costa Rica como Ricky y yo. Ha desafiado los cruces de ríos en autos de alquiler, erupciones de volcanes, recorridos de aventura, nuevos alimentos, exploración de bosques lluviosos y de bosques nubosos, viajes en barco y ferry, multas de tránsito, tormentas torrenciales y algunos encuentros con animales salvajes que estaban demasiado cerca para su comodidad.

La madre de Ricky es una mujer trabajadora, humilde y práctica que también es una chef fantástica. Ella mantiene bien la tradición costarricense en nuestra familia por organizando reuniones para familiares y amigos, jugando juegos de fiesta y preparando comidas comunales. Es una experta en hacer gallo pinto, tamales, pan dulce con chiverre, tortillas y más, y nos sentimos honrados que nos haya pasado tantas recetas y consejos de cocina.

Aunque nuestras madres provienen de mundos diferentes, cuando están juntas, estamos convencidas que la amistad es más fuerte que las diferencias culturales, la distancia geográfica, y las barreras del idioma.

También son misteriosamente similares, lo cual es sorprendente pero reconfortante. Ambos son callados y de voz suave. Ambos también tienen una motivación intrínseco y ejemplar, y la capacidad (y la complacencia) de amar incondicionalmente.

A todas las mamás costarricenses como la mamá de Ricky; las mamás que son Tica de corazón como la mía; y nuestras hermanas, tías, y primas que están criando niños inteligentes y hermosos, gracias por ser usted. Esperamos que se diga a menudo que eres apreciado. Para nuestras propias mamás, las admiramos y las amamos. Este día especial, y esta breve mención de lo que hoy significa para nosotros, es para ustedes. ❤️

QUESTION TO COMMENT ON: What do you love best about your mom?

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Feliz Día de la Madre (Happy Mother's Day) To Costa Rican Mamás And Moms Who Are Tica At Heart
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