Vegan And Vegetarian Food In Costa Rica: Everything You Need To Know

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July 29, 2013 at 4:54 pm #195362

Nikki Solano
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July 29, 2013 at 8:43 pm #195364

womanseyeview
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Really helpful- thanks. These days it’s also getting easier in CR to accomodate gluten free requirements.
- July 30, 2013 at 8:38 am #195366
  
  Nikki Solano
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  Hi womanseyeview !
  
  So true! Costa Rica is definitely progressing with respect to the availability of healthy food options. At a slower pace than our North American neighbors, though, but as long as progress is being made, we’re all for it! 🙂
  
  Pura vida!
July 30, 2013 at 8:24 am #195365

lybsta
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Great photos! I’m living on the southern Pacific coast of CR now, and just began a gluten free diet. It’s easy with the bevy of fresh fruits and vegetables readily available!
- July 30, 2013 at 8:41 am #195367
  
  Nikki Solano
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  Hey lybsta!
  
  Awesome! Whereabouts are you based on the southern Pacific coast? We 100% agree; the availability of fresh fruit and vegetables makes healthy eating (vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free) easy.
  
  Pura vida! 🙂
  - July 30, 2013 at 3:42 pm #195368
    
    lybsta
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    Thank you! I’m in Dominical teaching yoga and enjoying watching the surfers on the huge waves here! Pura Vida!
    - July 30, 2013 at 3:49 pm #195369
      
      Nikki Solano
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      Hi again lybsta!
      
      Cool! We were just in Dominical and checking out the surfers too! 🙂
      
      Pura vida, and namaste!
August 22, 2013 at 11:51 pm #195373

Marian
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Great post, Photos are great, I’m not a vegetarian but I think those foods looks really yummy… 🙂
- September 13, 2013 at 11:01 am #195375
  
  Nikki Solano
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  Hey Marian!
  
  That’s a really great comment! Vegetarian foods aren’t limited to vegetarians; plenty of meat-eaters find meatless dishes tasty, and vegetarian Costa Rican cuisine is no exception. 🙂
  
  Pura vida!
September 3, 2013 at 9:45 pm #195374

dcarterwhitehead
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My wife and I too are living the meatless life in Costa Rica. The gallo pinto is treating us well, and we are keeping a running record of our favorites… blackbeansnrice.wordpress.com/black-beans-and-rice
- May 19, 2022 at 11:59 am #198137
  
  Nikki Solano
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  Hey dcarterwhitehead!
  
  That’s awesome! The next time we’re in the Ciudad Colon area, we’ll be sure to reference your list so we can enjoy the best gallo pinto while there.
  
  Pura vida! 🙂
September 19, 2013 at 3:39 am #195378

swarna shanmugalingam
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Reblogged this on sueshan123.
- May 19, 2022 at 11:59 am #198138
  
  Nikki Solano
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  Thank you for the re-blog, swarna! 🙂
  
  Pura vida!
November 11, 2013 at 10:13 am #195379

Rakhee Patel
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Hi there!

Are there any vegetarian restaurants that you recommend for us to try? We are vegetarians as well!
- November 11, 2013 at 1:44 pm #195380
  
  Nikki Solano
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  Hi Rakhee Patel!
  
  Absolutely! Which towns do you intend to visit in Costa Rica?
  
  Pura vida! 🙂
April 1, 2014 at 11:38 am #195381

Taking in the View
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Thanks for the post! This really helped put my vegetarian mom’s mind at ease while planning our trip. We were very happy to find so many yummy veggie dishes available. Veggie Casados were the best – well balanced, nutritious and delicious.
- May 19, 2022 at 12:07 pm #198141
  
  Nikki Solano
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  Hello Taking in the View!
  
  That’s great to hear! Thanks so much for reporting back about your experience. Veggie casados are probably the thing I eat the most here, and I agree: they’re delicious! 🙂
  
  Pura vida!
September 22, 2014 at 4:00 pm #195382

Ami
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Hi! So glad to hear that CR accommodates vegetarians. I was wondering if you could send me some local “hole in the wall” restaurants that have awesome reviews as well as fun bakeries and patisseries to check out while we are there. The foodie in me thanxs you so so much! 🙂
- May 19, 2022 at 12:08 pm #198142
  
  Nikki Solano
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  Hey Ami!
  
  Which town(s) do you plan to spend time in?
  
  Pura vida! 🙂
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