Taste the Pura Vida on a culinary adventure through Costa Rica

Excite your taste buds in the happiest place on earth...

SAN JOSE, Costa Rica – July 10, 2017 – If the soul of a destination is found in its gastronomy, then exploring Tico cuisine will unearth an infinite zest for life. Food-obsessed travelers with an insatiable appetite for dynamic gastronomic experiences will find sustainable practices, fresh organic ingredients and exotic dishes as part of Costa Rica’s culinary offerings. From eating like a local at the Central Market in San Jose to enjoying five-star cuisine, Costa Rica’s options satisfy all palates.

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Costa Rica Tourism Board Makes Conscious Effort to Promote Gastronomy via the National Plan for Healthy and Sustainable Food

According to the World Tourism Organization, gastronomy is becoming one of the most important incentives for travel, and countries should have strategies put in place to strengthen the quality, variety and uniqueness of the autonomous products of their destination.

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Healthy is the New Sexy with Costa Rica's Gallo Pinto

Adding a sexy, healthy spin to our familiar breakfast menu of pancakes, eggs and cereal is now easier than ever with Costa Rica’s “gallo pinto.” A recent study published by Nutrition Journal found that the pairing of any type of beans with rice can help stop unhealthy blood sugar spikes in adults with type 2 diabetes. With 25.8 million people in the U.S. living with this condition, Costa Rican “gallo pinto” is both a healthy and creative alternative to the mundane breakfast menu.

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