Food in Costa Rica – Beautiful, Healthy, Delicious, and Affordable!

Costa Rica boasts an astounding assortment of exotic fruits and vegetables and traditional dishes. Scrumptious fresh fish fares seasoned with just the right touch of lime and a hint of peppers are prepared nightly in restaurants all along the coast. If you have a craving for Swordfish, Tilapia, or Lobster, all are available freshly caught that day. If you prefer a salad,the heart of palm salad is a local favorite! Pineapple, papaya, banana bunches harvested that morning, mango ice cream; the list goes on…….

And of course, don’t forget the world renowned coffee! Coffee plantations are abundant
producing rich, robust flavors. Costa Rica is the perfect environment for the Vegetarian and Non Vegetarian alike! Chicken and beef dishes are exceptional. Or perhaps you yearn for Italian Cuisine, maybe a hot pizza from the authentic Italian Pizzeria at the Giada Restaurant. Even an old fashion cheeseburger is just a short walk away. And to top it off, the price is right. Meals in Costa Rica are VERY affordable, about half of what you might pay in the States.

Affordable meals can be found at a variety of restaurants in Samara or if one chooses to stay home, food can be prepared in the fully equipped kitchens in the student villas. Groceries can be purchased at one of five local markets and a produce market.