The learning process never stops so studying Spanish can be a life-long project. Reading Materials in English Books, newspapers, magazines and other printed matter in English are available at most leading bookstores, in souvenir shops of larger hotels and at some newsstands. There is no problem obtaining copies of New York Times, Time or Newsweek in Costa Rica. The Miami Herald international satellite edition is now available in Costa Rica. You can pick up most English newspapers and magazines at local newsstands, hotels and some bookstores.
Many bookstores carry a large selection of books in English.
Three major libraries in the San Jos area have large collections of English language books and magazines. The place to go for the best selection of books is the Mark Twain Library at the North American-Central American Culture Institute, commonly known as the Centro Cultural. Several companies offer satellite cable television in Costa Rica, so you won't have to worry about missing your favorite U.S. TV shows. A variety of American television channels are available for viewing and entertainment at a low cost - CBS, NBC,ABC, FOX, HBO, CNN, ESPN, and TNT to name a few. Since 1997 DirectTV has been operating in Costa Rica.