Costa Rica

Fiesta del Maiz: Costa Rica’s “Corn Party” Restaurant

Posted on March 26, 2012 by Foodie International Posted in Costa Rica | Leave a comment

San José’s Corn-Themed Costa Rican Cuisine

Menu at Fiesta del Maiz, Costa Rica

Typical Costa Rican cuisine dominates the menu at Fiesta del Maiz

As soon as my plane touched down at San Jose’s international airport, I was ready to dive straight into typical Tico (Costa Rican) cuisine. Luckily, there’s a terrific local restaurant by the airport, on the way to downtown San Josè. La Fiesta del Maiz – translation: The Corn Party – is a much-loved local establishment. This cafeteria-style eatery serves a wide variety of Costa Rican dishes with a focus on corn as the prominent ingredient. With a reputation for turning out delicious food at cheap prices, La Fiesta del Maiz is where Costa Ricans stop for a quick bite on their way home from the beach. Read more

A Delicious Descent from Costa Rica’s Poás Volcano

Posted on March 19, 2012 by Foodie International Posted in Costa Rica | 1 Comment

Street-side Snacks, Costa Rican Cuisine and a Cloudy Volcano

Foodie International and Strawberries Roadside Costa Rica

Sampling ripe strawberries by the side of the road leading to Poas Volcano

Poás Volcano towers above Costa Rica’s capital city. Look up from any location in greater San Josè and you can’t miss the volcano’s majestic outline. Located only 30km (19 miles) from downtown, this active volcano is a site worth visiting. Poás has two immense craters and its unique draw is that visitors can hike out to the absolute edge of the volcano’s largest crater and witness billowing steam, shooting geysers and the occasional bubbling of lava. Read more

In Costa Rica: An Airport Restaurant…On the Runway!

Posted on March 15, 2012 by Foodie International Posted in Costa Rica | Leave a comment
SJO San Jose Airport, Costa Rica

SJO Airport in San José, Costa Rica

A few meters from Juan Santamaría International Airport in San José, Costa Rica lies the perfect watering hole for beer-guzzling AvGeeks, or “aviation geeks” like myself. La Candela is a two story bar and restaurant located directly across from the airport, alongside the main runway. Patrons can enjoy drinks and typical Costa Rican cuisine while plane-spotting like pros. Read more

Where Locals Eat in San José, Costa Rica

Posted on March 13, 2012 by Foodie International Posted in Costa Rica | 1 Comment

5 Great Places to Dine in Costa Rica’s Capital

The city of San José, Costa Rica has a bad reputation.

Even Lonely Planet’s website admits the typical tourist opinion of San José is that the city is “a necessary evil before heading to the ‘real’ Costa Rica.” From a local perspective, San José has much more to offer its visitors in culture and cuisine than may meet the eye. With one third of the country’s population living in Greater San José, the area is replete with restaurants, bars and nightlife from the bustling downtown streets to the city’s expansive and trendy suburbs. Read more