Cost
a Rican cuisine is known for being flavorful, yet fairly mild, with high reliance on fresh fruit and vegetables. Rice and black beans are a staple of most traditional Tico meals, often served three times a day; gallo pinto, a breakfast dish of rice and beans mixed together with onions and bell peppers, is often considered the Costa Rican national dish.
Water — Although water in most of Costa Rica is safe to drink, bottled water is readily available and is a good option if you’re sensitive. Agua mineral, or simply soda, is sparkling water in Costa Rica. If you like your water without bubbles, request aqua mineral sin gas, or agua en botella. It is generally safe to drink the tap water everywhere in Costa Rica including ice in beverages at the restaurants.
Beverages– Frescos, and jugos naturales are some of the favorite drinks in Costa Rica. You can even add rum! They are usually made with fresh fruit and milk or water. Among the more common fruits used are mangoes, papayas, blackberries, and pineapples. You’ll also come across maracuyá (passion fruit) and carambola (star fruit). Some of the more unusual frescos are horchata (made with rice flour and a lot of cinnamon) and chan (made with the seed of a plant found mostly in Guanacaste – definitely an acquired taste).
Restaurants we like near La Carolina:
Drago
n Fly- In Tamarindo.
The Beach Club- In the Conchal resort. Call and make reservations
Angelfish– In Playa Flamingo
Lola’s- In Playa Avellana and Playa Del Norte
Maries– In Playa Flamingo (go for breakfast)
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