La Comida de Costa Rica

At Machu Picchu, a delicious Peruvian restaurant in San Jose.

The fresh fruits and vegetables in Costa Rica are delectable!  I particularly enjoyed the mango, pineapple, and watermelon.  As a large exporter of bananas, Costa Ricans also make delicious fried plantains! 

The coffee in Costa Rica is some of the best in the world.  There are a variety of tours you can take to visit coffee plantations and sample different roasts.  Fresh bags of coffee beans are usually available to purchase at the end of each tour.  My family likes to bring back bags of coffee as souvenirs and gifts for our family and friends.

I can't write about the food in CR without mentioning Gallo Pinto, a rice and black beans dish that you will find yourself eating at breakfast, lunch, and dinner!  This tasty dish is a staple in Costa Rican homes and restaurants, and I ate it numberous times during the week I was there.  I enjoyed it so much, I am planning an attempt to make it myself!

Whenever you travel, always give yourself an opportunity to taste local cuisine, you won't regret it.