Discover the country behind the adventure. From two coastlines and seven provinces to everyday expressions, colorful traditions and remarkable landscapes, explore what makes Costa Rica distinctive.
Join Pico and Tati for an introduction that helps families feel more connected to the places they visit and the people they meet.
Colors of Independence
Costa Rica celebrates Independence Day on September 15, remembering Central America’s independence from Spain in 1821. Flags, lanterns, music and school celebrations help communities mark the occasion.
Wheels Full of Patterns
The decorated oxcart, or carreta, is part of Costa Rica’s cultural heritage. Oxcarts once helped transport coffee. Their painted wheels offer a colorful way to explore shapes, patterns and craftsmanship.
A Place in the Story of Peace
Costa Rica commemorates the abolition of its army on December 1, 1948. The former Bellavista barracks became home to the National Museum—a place for learning about the country’s history.
A journey through Costa Rica can take you from a warm coastline to a cool mountain landscape. Forests, rivers, wetlands and volcanic slopes offer different places for living things to make their homes.
Look beyond the scenery. What grows here? Where does the water go? Which animals might depend on this habitat?
Forests in the Clouds
In a cloud forest, mist moves among the trees. Look for moisture on leaves and plants growing along branches. How does this forest feel different from a sunny beach?
Mountains and Volcanoes
Costa Rica’s mountain landscapes include volcanoes. Some volcanic areas are protected places where visitors can learn about the forces that shape the land.
Water Connects Places
Rivers, wetlands and mangroves connect landscapes. Follow water on a map and imagine the different habitats it passes along the way.
Rain Has Different Rhythms
Costa Rica’s weather varies by location and elevation. The Pacific and Caribbean sides have different rainfall patterns, so one season does not describe the whole country.
From ocean shores to rainforest trails, join Pico and Tati as they discover the beauty of Costa Rica and the lessons found in everyday life. Each adventure begins with something that sparks their curiosity. A turtle making its way toward the sea. A distant volcano rising above the clouds. An afternoon helping Abuela prepare a family meal. Pico brings an eagerness to explore while Tati notices the details that invite them to look a little closer. Together they ask questions, learn from their grandparents and discover how their choices affect the world around them. Through moments of joy, challenge and discovery, their stories invite children to practice kindness, appreciate family and recognize God’s love in His creation. Every story is an invitation to explore with an open heart and care for the people, places and creatures we encounter along the way.
Bring the Adventure Home
Inspired by the video story, this storybook invites children to revisit the adventure at their own pace. Read together and explore each illustration. Then continue the fun with the companion coloring book, bringing the story’s world to life in their own colors.
Bring a little piece of Costa Rica to life with our free coloring page inspired by this story. Discover tropical leaves, curious wildlife and a world waiting for your favorite colors.
Download and print for a creative afternoon at home or a fun classroom activity. As you color, talk about what you discovered and how we can care for the beauty of God’s creation.