Restaurant Guides & Food

Last Updated: October 6, 2025 In this series of posts, we answer common travel questions. Today, we’ll talk about bringing snacks and specialty foods with you on the plane to …

Last Updated: October 21, 2025 A big part of visiting any destination is its food. In this post, we’ll give our top picks for restaurants in Samara, Costa Rica. This …

Last Updated: October 15, 2025 The small town of Uvita on Costa Rica’s southern Pacific coast is quickly turning into a culinary hot spot. Spread out among the thick rainforest …

Last Updated: October 15, 2025 Patacones are a staple in Costa Rican cuisine. These fried green plantains are relatively simple to make and delicious. Making them always feels like a …

Last Updated: October 10, 2025 In another post, we shared how to make a staple of Costa Rican cuisine: homemade beans. In this post, we’ll teach you about another mainstay …

Last Updated: October 10, 2025 When a lot of people cook using beans, they just open a can that is already prepared. But in other parts of the world like …

Last Updated: October 20, 2025 Jaco is a beach town with a lot going on. For first timers, the options for restaurants can be almost overwhelming. You’ll find everything from …

Last Updated: October 14, 2025 Deciding where to eat in Manuel Antonio can be overwhelming. With over 75 restaurants tucked away in town and dozens more in nearby Quepos, knowing …

Last Updated: January 28, 2025 For many, traveling means not only visiting somewhere new, but also diving into the culture. And food is one of those defining parts of a …

Last Updated: August 21, 2025 Having moved to Costa Rica from Boston, a city with dozens of different breweries, one of our first orders of business was to try every …

Anyone who has driven around Lake Arenal on their way from La Fortuna to Monteverde knows about all of the crazy signs. Every couple of miles, there’s a random, handmade …

Last Updated: October 10, 2025 Costa Rica has its share of strange beverages, and we’ve tried a lot of them. There’s Agua de Tamarindo, a brown, sweet drink made from …

Last Updated: October 13, 2025 The Caipirinha is Brazil’s national cocktail, but it is also popular in Costa Rica. You’ll find it on menus at beach bars, restaurants, and hotels …

Last Updated: October 13, 2025 Spice up your next gathering with this easy mango salsa recipe! We love mango salsa because of its tropical flair. It’s perfect for Costa Rica’s …