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WHAT TO EAT & DRINK IN COSTA RICA

We’ll show you the very best of Costa Rica food, from tasty tamales and tangy gallo pinto, to the casado, the ultimate Costa Rican mash up!

Gallo Pinto

Breakfast is the most important and delicious meal of the day in Costa Rica. This classic morning meal of rice and beans is flavoured with onions, capsicum, coriander and fresh lime, and it’s a great reason to jump out of bed, but you can eat it any time of the day you like.

Casado

This classic Costa Rican mixed plate is the perfect thing to order when you want a taste of everything. It usually comes with rice, black beans, tortillas, salad and some kind of meat like beef, pork, chicken or fish, and you can mix and match with ingredients like eggs, corn and avocado. Perfect!

Tamale

Costa Rica puts their own delicious spin on the classic tamale. They use a rice dough filled with a mix of vegetables and meat (usually chicken or beef), corn flour and broth, then wrap them in banana leaves and steam them in a pot for hours. They’re traditionally enjoyed at Christmas, but we’ll show you where to find them all year round.

WHEN IS BEST TO VISIT COSTA RICA

Our favourite time to visit Costa Rica is the green season from May to November when there’s a bit more rain but fewer visitors, plus the jungle lights up and the wildlife show of their babies.

PACKING TIPS FOR COSTA RICA

HOW TO TRAVEL RESPONSIBLY IN COSTA RICA

Take Care of the Turtles

You’ll have the incredible chance to watch sea turtles laying their eggs on the beach in Tortuguero but please remember to keep your distance and never use flash photography.

Say No to Plastic

Costa Rica has plans to become the first country to ban single-use plastics by 2022, so remember not to bring any bags, bottles, cups, straws or cutlery made from plastic.

Head to the Markets

If you’re on the hunt for some souvenirs, we’ll take you to Sarchí, a creative little town that’s filled with local arts and crafts like intricate carvings and paintings.

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