With Zane Lamprey


Thursdays at 9PM ET

Costa Rica

Costa Rica

It’s no surprise that Costa Rica means “rich coast”. With over 19,652 square miles, Costa Rica touches both the Atlantic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean. That’s not the only reason over 3.5 million people call this country home.  Costa Rica also boasts one of the highest standards of living of all central American countries.  Even crocodiles find a place in this beautiful land. Over 2,500 of the worldwide 15,000 American Crocodiles enjoy the rivers, waterfalls, and rainforests of Costa Rica. Whether it’s the coast or crocodiles, Costa Rica has a natural attraction for people who are ready to enjoy life.

Visit:  La Puerta de Alcalá
Drink: Bocas (fried fish, fried tortillas, fried yucca and fried pork fat)

Visit:  Quepos
Drink: La Cucaracha (a very sweet drink of tequila, Cointreau and Kalhua)

Visit:  El Bohio
Drink: Guaro “Gringo Killer”

Visit: La Casona del Cafetal
Drink: Coffee (Costa Rica’s hangover ‘cure’)


KNOW IT ALL?

What is the most popular domestic beer in Costa Rica?
The most popular domestic beer in Costa Rica is Imperial Beer founded in 1924

More Costa Rica Facts...
  • Other popular Costa Rican beers include: Bavaria and Pilsner.
  • “Guaro” is a liquor or brandy made from sugar cane. It is a generic name in Spanish for “aguardiente de cana”.  Guaro and rum come from sugar cane but rum uses sugar cane molasses.
  • “Guaro” is made in Costa Rica with over 17 billion bottles made a year.
  • “Tico” means Costa Rican man.  “Tica” means Costa Rican woman.
  • Costa Rican coffee grows in volcanous mountains.
  • In 1949 Costa Rica abolished its military.
  • The recipe for a beer frappuchino is one 12oz beer blended with ice cream, coffee and garnished with a little chocolate syrup.