McDonald’s in Costa Rica

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I will always choose mom & pop restaurants, or sodas, in Costa Rica instead of fast food, but I’m the first to admit I enjoy McDonald’s in Costa Rica. Did you know they serve the old-fashioned deep fried pies? Here’s what else I love about McDonald’s in Costa Rica.

Myth #1—Costa Rica Only Sells Imperial Beer

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I think I read somewhere that Costa Rica only sells Imperial beer. This is news to me. I thought they sold Bavaria, too. Oh, say.  Isn’t Pilsen crafted in Costa Rica, too? Three beers is better than one. I can see where this could be a problem. Ticos must get really bored with only three … Read more

Cilantro in Costa Rican Cooking

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Fresh bunches of cilantro

I discovered cilantro back in 1984 during my first visit to Costa Rica. I had never heard of it and surely had never seen it back home. Strangely, there was an entire mystery surrounding cilantro before I eventually figured out what it was, months after landing. It started when I noticed a flavor in some … Read more

Anthony Bourdain

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Handwritten lists of Anthony Bourdain's Final Episodes

I have a notebook. In that notebook, I jot down blog post ideas as they occur to me. I have a growing list of subjects I want to talk about. On that list was Anthony Bourdain. As this blog gained momentum, I hoped to eventually write a post about Anthony Bourdain and the importance of … Read more

Ode to Axion Dish Paste

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Display of Axion Dish Paste in Costa Rica

  This post contains an affiliate link that I may earn a small commission on at no additional cost to you. I only recommend products I have used myself and enjoy.   I’ve caught more flak for my love of Axion dish paste than any other Costa Rican product. So, I’m going to put it … Read more

A Salute to Past Flights to Costa Rica

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Going through my old travel papers and souvenirs, it occurred to me that I’ve flown on many airlines that don’t even exist anymore! I bet a lot of us have. I’m too young to remember the “Jet Set,” when travel was a classy, dress-up affair. Travel is so much different today. People seem to be … Read more

Tamales in Costa Rica

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Costa Rican tamale

Tamales are one of the many foods people assume are only Mexican, and that they’re the same everywhere. While Mexico has its version of tamales, the Costa Rica tamal is a little different. Here’s the scoop on this wonderfully delicious Costa Rican comfort food. Tamales at Christmas If you are ever lucky enough to be … Read more

Leaving SJO

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Plane taking off from Costa Rica

Inevitably, your trip to Costa Rica will come to an end. Ah, I totally feel your pain. Just as you were getting comfortable, too. I hope you loved every minute of your trip and are anxious to plan your return! Soon you’ll be heading to the airport and flying back home. As with any international … Read more