Food and coffee in Costa Rica

Gallo pinto, casado, sodas, coffee tours (Doka, Britt, Hacienda Alsacia), chocolate and cacao experiences.

Chocolate and cacao tours in Costa Rica: the best experiences

Best chocolate tour: La Iguana (Manuel Antonio area), North Fields (La Fortuna), Bribrí indigenous (Caribbean). Honest guide to cacao tours by region and price.

Coffee tours comparison: Doka vs Britt vs Hacienda Alsacia

Doka = oldest historic ($60), Britt = polished gift-shop heavy ($45), Hacienda Alsacia = Starbucks farm ($30). Honest comparison of Costa Rica's coffee tours.

Costa Rican cuisine by region: how food changes coast to coast

Caribbean coconut+jerk, Guanacaste maize-heavy, Pacific seafood-rich, Central Valley meat-and-rice — region-by-region Costa Rica food guide.

Costa Rican cuisine: what to eat, where to eat it

Gallo pinto, casado, ceviche, plantain, palmito heart — fresh, simple, Caribbean and Spanish roots. Honest guide to eating well in Costa Rica at every budget.

Gallo pinto and traditional Costa Rican dishes: where to eat them

Where to try gallo pinto: any soda, best at Soda La Casita (San José) or Doña Alcira (Cahuita). Essential traditional dishes, prices, and honest tips.