Well, I’d argue: nothing. This guide to Costa Rican cocktails will help you decide the best drinks to order on vacation. Or, if you are home, you can recreate them with my recipes. In this post, I’ve rounded up the top Costa Rican cocktails. If you prefer Costa Rican non-alcoholi...
Costa Rican Tarrazu has been my go-to coffee for years. Got imprinted by La Minita many moons ago. Don't know if my taste buds have improved but La Minita, as good as it is (and it is very, very good), just doesn't seem as outstanding as it was five to ten years ago. When ...
This is the heart of Costa Rica’s coffee plantations. As you wind through impossibly green mountain roads you feel like you’re being drawn back in time. Here in the coffee country, you’ll see acres and acres of coffee trees as far as your eyes can see. Farm workers are busy hand...
Costa Rican beans are world-class, and they brew it up strong! It’s not as powerful as Turkish or Cuban coffee, but it comes out quite black. It’s the other thing besides exercise that keeps my blood moving during a long day. Two cups to get me going during Hebrews, another couple...
Went to the room after housekeeping and found 2 coffee packets. Huh??? Policy vs relationship.So there it is. It may only be mid day through day 2 but I think the Pura Vida life is the life I would like to more emulate. I can learn so much from the Costa Rican people and know ...
Fascinating quick tour of Costa Rican history You must see this museum when in Costa Rica. It is located in an old fortress, where you can see old prisoner cells, the lookout towers, and other parts of the fort. You enter through a lovely butterfly garden and...
The most classic Costa Rican coffees are mild and softly acidic. They are good afternoon pick-me-ups and pair well with deserts. Growers are currently experimenting with new flavors that are brighter and fruitier. These are less traditional than older varieties, but may find an audience in the...
Costa Rica is known for its amazing coffee, and the Four Seasons didn’t disappoint, as both the cappuccinos and iced coffees were exceptionally good. Four Seasons Peninsula Papagayo breakfast drinks From the a la carte selection, we also tried the Costa Rican breakfast, the avocado toast, an...
I put together the most commonly asked questions about Costa Rica we have received from our readers and we answer them to the best of our knowledge from our perspective: a Costa Rican who has been working in the tourism industry for over 20 years and an American who immigrated to Costa Ric...
Costa Rican Squash|Jessica Ramesch Pro: You will not find “screaming” deals in Costa Rica. That ship has sailed. However, you can definitely find a way to spend a lot less money here compared to living in the U.S. For example, if you were to take our well-appointed, two-bedroom,...