Costa Rica

City : 1. National Theater of Costa Rica The National Theater of Costa Rica is in San Jose on Avenida Segunda, between Calles 3 and 5.  Patrons attend the theater to see wonderful performances put on all the time. For example Orchestras, Operas, and Ballets. Visiting the theater you can expect performances like  Algo Sobre un Tal Shakespeare, Philharmonic Orchestra, The Nutcracker and many others. In front of the National Theater stands two very tall statues the Calderón de la Barca and the grand composer, and musician, Ludwig van Beethoven. Inside the theater, you will see very high ceilings and the very first thing you will see is the artist Aleardo Villa’s painting ‘Allegory of  Coffee   and Bananas'. This painting is dedicated to the coffee farmers of Costa Rica. Without these workers, there wouldn’t be such a beautiful theater today.  Walking in through large doors into the theater’s hallways you will see the gold leaf on the walls and bronze l...

Costa Rica has a lot of flavory foods. Costa Rica is the country that you can enjoy their flavory foods. Costa Rica cuisine is diverse and influenced by a mix of Spanish, African, and indigenous flavors. Costa Rican food is a mixture of influences from different parts of the world that have all come together. There are basic ingredients, like corn and beans, that have their roots in indigenous cultures. These are common ingredients you’ll find in many dishes across Latin America. There are also influences from the Spaniards who colonized the lands here and brought different cereals such as wheat, certain vegetables, and fruits, and, above all, cattle for milk, cheese, and meat production. Some traditional dishes are easier to find because they are a part of everyday meals, like Gallo Pinto and Casado.   1. Gallo Pinto Gallo Pinto is the main dish in Costa Rica. Gallo Pinto is a breakfast dish made of rice and beans. Gallo Pinto also called a as national dishes of Costa Rica an...