Driving through the countryside of Costa Rica, up the sides of mountains or volcanos particularly lends itself to purchasing one of Costa Rica’s most popular products: cheese!
Many small farms along the highway set up small roadside stands where they sell their homemade cheeses, produced just off the highway at their farm. Fresh cheese, Costa Rican style. (The white bags in the image on the right are cheese for sale!)
The Monteverde region is the most popular for the production of such dairy items largely because of the people who settled here in 1951, a group of Quaker families from Alabama who were looking for a place to live where they could hold to their pacifist religious beliefs. Costa Rica Read more
It might not look like much when you are driving up to it but BBQ El Chicote is the restaurant to visit in Costa Rica. It was recommended to me by a friend who frequently does business in Costa Rica for its exceptional seafood. The Sea Bass El Chicote “is the finest dish in Central America,” he raved.
BBQ El Chicote is just 400 meters north of I.C.E. Sabana Norte, and provides a quiet dining experience that matches the Tico way of doing things more than the touristy way. I may be a Gringo, but that doesn’t mean I can’t dine like a Tico!
Nicola and Maria Rosa Papangelo of Restaurante Cerutti have extended a warm seasons greetings to the residents of Escazu and the readers of this blog. Serving the best Italian food in Costa Rica is no easy task, but somebody has to do it, and that is the tough job of Nicola and Maria.
This Christmas and New Years they are inviting you to join them with a special a la carte menu celebrating the season. The special menus will be available on the 24th and the 31st of December. Cerutti Restaurante will, however, be closed from the 25th to the 29th of December to celebrate the holiday season.
Cerutti Restaurante is planning a dinner to celebrate the artful tastes of five star Italian cooking and the most prestigious of Spanish wines. The evening begins at 8:00 pm on Wednesday, December 17th and includes not only the most delicious of Italian dishes care of the famous Cerutti Restaurante, but also the best wines from Frontaura.
Reservations can be made by calling 2228–4511/2228–9954.
A night out in San Jose isn’t complete without a trip to Calle de la Amagura (Street of Bitterness), where you can find a variety of bars, and an even more diverse crowd of people mingling and enjoying the late night scene.
Terra U is one of the more popular bars on Calle de la Amagura, offering a street front patio, good music and excellent food, offering Mexican, American, and traditional plates. They also have free Wi-Fi, which adds to their appeal.
Terra U is open from Monday to Sunday 11 am to 2 am and Sundays from 3 pm to 2 am. Contests and special offers are featured on a daily basis. Terra U has a Read more
Order’s up! Caliche’s Wishbone in Jacó Beach serves more than just great food; it brings to the table everything that this laid-back surf town stands for. From the moment you walk up you can feel the heartbeat of the restaurant. It runs on pure surfer soul, and is one of the most popular places to grab a meal after a long day of surfing.
Perhaps one of the best things about Caliche’s Wishbone, besides the fact that it is still run by Caliche and his wife Kristen, is the insane amount of variety they offer. The menu has everything from spaghetti to tacos, featuring a more varied flavor than traditional Costa Rican cuisine, although there are few things, Read more
Paradisus Playa Conchal All-Inclusive beach and golf resort is hailed as being the finest, most luxurious place to stay in Costa Rica. The 5 star hotel comes complete with everything you would expect from an all-inclusive, and more. It is a family friendly resort located in northern Costa Rica, right on the Pacific Ocean.
For swimming you can choose from between the pool or the beach, and if you hit the ocean then you can also enjoy kayaking, surfing, sailing, or fishing. The 18 hole golf course is also a great way to pass a sunny day in the heart of Central America.
The Conchal has 4 á la carte and 3 buffet restaurants that serve Read more
At the Mal Pais Surf Camp and Resort the concept of Pura Vida (Pure Life) permeates the air. Ten acres of property are filled with lush tropical gardens, and only a few minutes away you will find some of the best surf spots. Mal Pais offers a range of accommodations at reasonable rates, and fits every size budget.
This family resort has poolside houses and villas, ranches, cabinas, and even a camping area! The restaurant serves a variety of a high quality food at reasonable prices, and the bar and B.B.Q. are the perfect place to relax. If you decide to spend the day at the resort, you can work out in the gym, laze by the pool, Read more
Great music, delicious food, super cold beer and quality service are what make The Beatle Bar in Jacó Beach so successful. Hailed as the most famous bar and nightclub in Latin America, this establishment is an international hit, drawing crowds from all around the world. Open 7 days a week, The Beatle Bar has everything from burgers to seafood, and is good for lunch or dinner. If you’ve come for a drink, don’t be shy, step right up to the bar and get your guaro!
American expats are drawn to The Beatle Bar for another reason… Monday Night Football! Four plasma TV screens play the NFL Sunday and Monday games every week throughout the season. Read more
Trekking through the lush jungle of Costa Rica is exhilarating, but can also be quite tiresome. Why not plan to end your hiking, climbing, swimming and diving with a trip to the Tabacón Grand Spa & Thermal Resort, located deep in the rainforest. Starting out from San Jose, the trip to the Resort, in La Fortuna de San Carlos, takes about 3 and ½ hours by car, but it is well worth it.
The highlight of Tabacón is its natural springs, both hot and cold, that surround the private mountainside spa. An evening spent in the spa, sipping your favorite drink and watching red hot lava spew out of the active Mount Arenal Volcano, is unforgettable. Read more
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