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Costa Rica Travel Guide and Tips – Meeting Costa Rican Men

By Stacey Reid ⋅ April 9, 2009 ⋅  Email this post ⋅  Print this post ⋅ Post a comment

A few important things to remember when meeting men in Costa Rica…..

Latin men in general do not like possessive and/or obsessive behavior. Although many (not all, luckily for me) of them themselves have characteristics such as these, they tend not to appreciate this type of behavior.

Families in Latin America are much closer than many of our typical families in the North. It is still very common for single men to still live at home; many do until they are married. That being said, parents and other family members have much more “pull” than which we may be accustomed to. Not only will you need to win the heart of your man but that of his family as well.

Education in Costa Rica is very important to everyone. The majority of men will have a higher education, and do not like it when we mention that they could get paid more for what they do where we come from. They are almost always quite happy with the life that they have built for themselves thus far. Unless they mention their desire to experience what the North has to offer (very possible), it is best not to mention this.

Generally men are used to being taken care of. Women in Latin America (particularly older generations, but still many of the younger) were raised with the notion that the women takes care of the man. This means that many men do not know how to cook or clean. Maybe they know how to, but just prefer for this to be done for them.

They love a woman that really knows how to cook and take control of the house. Basically take over mom’s job and he will be happy. Men also love a woman that takes care of herself. Latin women are always well dressed, made up and look very sexy. No conservativeness here, show off what you have but don’t be too flashy either, that will only attract the wrong kind of man. Be classy, sexy and natural at the same time.

Men are looking for someone different, not like the typical girls that they are always with. Happy, fun, adventurous, and carefree, but at the same time they want you to be caring, affectionate, and generous. Latin women are all of these things too but from some men, they can be too possessive, jealous and controlling. So I have been told anyways.