The food in Costa Rica has a high reliance on fruits and vegetables. Almost every Costa Rican meal includes Rice and Beans. The most commonly eaten meat are pork and beef, but chicken dishes are also widely available. The Casado (literally Married Man) is probably the most traditional dish in this country. It's not a singular dish, actually, is a marriage of food that is served on the same plate. Sopa Negra, Olla de carne and Chifrijo, are some of the traditional Costa Rican Dishes. Enjoy the best of Costa Rican traditional cuisines as part of our Costa Rica vacation packages.

As you travel to different beaches of the country you will notice that most of them are diverse and offer different experiences for travelers.

Playa Espadilla is located in the Manuel Antonio National Park, it is a 3km clearwater beach, great for walks or to set up for the day.

On the Nicoya Peninsula, you will find Santa Teresa Beach, a popular surfing destination with decent offshore breaks, and at low tide, you can see tidal pools filled with colorful fishes. One of the most famous beaches is Whale Tale Beach, and is located in the Marino Ballena National Park in the southern part of Costa Rica. The two beaches extend out about two-miles to the "tail" portion. Small waves make it an ideal location to go swimming and perfect for families with smaller children. Book Costa Rica packages, Costa Rica vacation packages, Costa Rica tour packages, Costa Rica travel packages, Costa Rica holiday packages or Costa Rica trip packages and visit the most popular beaches in Costa Rica.

La Criollita offers a large menu that is perfect for every taste. The fare is traditional Costa Rican; generous portions of meat, chicken, and fish with rice, beans, and salad on the side, and a big selection of delicious appetizers like Tico-style ceviche and a tasty chicken soup to whet the appetite. There are three dining spaces. The main room, a bright and airy side with an artistic atmosphere and a charming covered outdoor terrace.

If you are looking for an open-air restaurant that counts with authentic Italian cuisine, look no further than La Pecora Nera. You can't go wrong with anything on the simple yet well-rounded menu, but if you are looking for recommendations, the charismatic and talented Italian chef Ilario can help you out with that. An unpretentious yet undeniably special place, and for sure one of the best restaurants in Costa Rica.

For those with a desire for high-quality meat should look no further than Doris Metropolitan, one of the finest restaurants in San Jose. Doris Metropolitan partners with a cattle farm in southern Costa Rica to specially raise cows that are fed not only grass but pineapple, which gives it a uniquely marbled texture and distinct flavor; both of which tend to be lacking in much of Costa Rica's beef. Book Costa Rica packages, Costa Rica vacation packages, Costa Rica tour packages, Costa Rica travel packages, Costa Rica holiday packages or Costa Rica trip packages and visit the most popular restaurants in Costa Ricato pamper your taste buds.

Costa Rica's cost of living can feel very affordable to retirees relocating from the U.S. This country has been a popular place to retire overseas for over 40 years compared to many of its Central American neighbors, Costa Rica is extremely safe. Costa Rica's cost of living can feel very affordable to retirees relocating from the U.S. This country has been a popular place to retire overseas for over 40 years. Get in touch with ITA Global support team to know more about Costa Rica vacation packages and retire, live or relocation related information.

If you want to enjoy the bursts of sunshine and the ideal sunny beach weather, the best time to visit Costa Rica is from December to April, during its dry season. Contact ITA Global to know more about best time to travel to Costa Rica and Costa Rica vacation packages.

The currency of Costa Rica is the Colon, named after Christopher Columbus. Something many visitors find convenient is the fact that U.S dollars are accepted practically everywhere. The exchange rate is 612 Colones per dollar approximately (January 2021)

The Government of the Republic has facilitated the entry of international tourists, and since Oct. 26, eliminated the requirement of RT-PCR tests for the detection of the coronavirus. Neither Costa Ricans nor foreigners will be issued sanitary confinement (or quarantine) orders when entering the country by air.

The entry requirements are: Complete the digital form called HEALTH PASS online and purchase health insurance.

The country has an average temperature of 70 F to 80 F. This is because of its proximity to the equator, although it has no real summer or winter, it has a rainy season from May to November. To know more about Costa Rica vacation packages, contact ITA Global.

In Costa Rica you can find many historical attractions, which is included in our Costa Rica vacation packages, Costa Rica tour packages, Costa Rica travel packages, Costa Rica holiday packages and Costa Rica trip packages. In Costa Rica you can visit the Santuario Nacional Nuestra Señora de Los Ángeles, located in the Province of Cartago. Also, in this Province you can visit the Guayabo National Monument which is the largest archeological site in Costa Rica, surrounded by one of the last rainforests of its kind in Cartago, provides an authentic excursion into an ancient part of the country’s heritage.

You can also have the Santa Elena Skywalk tour, which uses trails and a series of sky high suspension bridges leading you through the thick green foliage. See plant and animal life from a different perspective and understand the ecosystem of its habitat. To book Costa Rica vacation packages, contact ITA Global.