About
With over three decades in Costa Rica, Don Mateo brings a unique perspective as a transplanted Gringo living in Ticolandia.
He lives and writes about the Costa Rica that you won’t find in the guidebooks. This five chapter collection of short pieces highlights the people, places and events that Don Mateo has known and observed. This book can be enjoyed by those who live in Costa Rica, those who have visited, as well as those who plan to someday visit. It is both a tribute and a love letter to the country he has chosen to call home.
5 Sections
Episodes
True life microstories taken from everyday happenings in Costa Rica.
Satire
Some things just need to be put under the microscope and laughed about.
Ticolandia
A closer look at the people and places I love here.
Gringolandia
We came, we loved what we saw, we stayed.
Commentary
Short observations covering issues in Costa Rica.
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