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Today we will write about Costa Rican breakfast and thebest 16 Breakfast in Costa Rica. The Costa Rican breakfast is not yet world famous, but one thing is for sure is good!
But there are also some dishes that are authentic Costa Rican traditional breakfast to try. Click here to book online Costa Rica tours and activities
On average a breakfast in a sit-down restaurant in Costa Rica will cost around$5 USDdepending what you are ordering coffee and bread will be cheaper that if you order a proper dish for breakfast in Costa Rica.A coffee can cost$2-3 USD.
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FOOD BUDGET TRAVEL IN COSTA RICA
You can find local meals in Costa Rica for around$3-4 USDper person. At lunch you might want a chicken sandwich for$5 USDsalad, burger and pizza with a fresh fruit drink for$7-10 USD.
You can have a budget of$15-20 USDa day and it can already get you more than enough decent meals in Costa Rica.
COSTA RICAN BREAKFAST: BEST 16 BREAKFAST IN COSTA RICA
Breakfasts, although not the biggest meal of the day, will always be deemed very important because it helps set you for a productive day. Here are some of the top breakfasts in Costa Rica you should try. Integrate yourself with Costa Rican’s life and culture and have fun starting your day with these breakfast dishes in Costa Rica!
1. GALLO PINTO
Gallo Pintois the favoritebreakfastin Costa Rican and it’s considered the favorite Costa Rican food of locals. Gallo Pinto isblackbeansorredbeanswithrice, paired with other dishes.
There are many variations of Gallo Pinto in Costa Rica but each variation proves that Gallo Pinto is better than old plain boring rice in the morning. Price of Gallo pinto is around$5-6 USDin local restaurants.
2. TAMALES
Tamalesis a popular Costa Rican breakfast food and also in Latin American. Tamales is steamed corn dough filled with meat, cheese, or vegetables. Tamales is served in a banana leaf and you can eat it as snack or for breakfast. Prices are around$5 USD.
3. FRESH COSTA RICAN TROPICAL FRUITS
Fresh tropical fruits is very usualyfor breakfast in Costa Rica, for dessert and easily for a light meal. There are different fruits in Costa Rica from banana, pineapple, papaya, coconut which are perfect for those warm days in the beach.
4. PATI / TICO EMPANADAS
Empanadasis my favorite street food and snack, even perfect for a morning breakfast in Costa Rica. You can find fried empanadas salty with meat, cheese, beans, potato, chicken or fish. There are also sweet empanadas with butter and dulce de leche so delicious too! Prices are around$1 USD.
5. PAN BON
Pan Bon for breakfast in Costa Rica is something for you to have if you’re more looking for a sweet breakfast. Mostly known as a fruit cake in various countries, Pan Bon can have raisins, or some other small fruits inside perfect for a sweet Costa Rican snack or sweet morning breakfasts in Costa Rica.
6. CHORREADAS
Chorreadasare corn pancakes as a sweet traditional dish in Costa Rica. This can also be eaten for a breakfast in Costa Rica, if you like sweet breakfasts, over savory ones. You can make a sweet version with chocolate syrup and banana. Or you can make chorreadas with cheese – both versions are yummy.
7. PEJIBAYE SOUP
Pejibaye Soupis a traditional dish in Costa Rica. And if you’re looking for a warmer start to your day, or maybe having a brunch, Pejiyabe soup is a perfect Costa Rican breakfast for you.
Pejibaye Soup is made of pejiyabe palm fruit common in Central America and you can add onions, garlic, sweet peppers, and milk or cream. The dish is similar to pumpkin soup.
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8. PATACONES
Pataconesare deep-fried green plantains. Patacones are served as a snack and even for a Costa Rican breakfast with black beans, guacamole or spicy sauce. Patacones can be a side dish too in Costa Rica.
9. EGGS
Fried eggs – almost a staple in every breakfast table. This is also popular for a breakfast in Costa Rica. Fried eggs over your rice with beans, or with your Costa Rican Galla Pinto.
10. HOMEMADE COSTA RICAN TORTILLAS
Homemades Tortillasis made from corn and flour. And it’s eaten with every meal in Costa Rica and Central America. Starting from Mexico you will find in every single country in local restaurants when traveling in Central America.
11. BREAKFAST SAUSAGE / COSTA RICAN SAUSAGES
Just like fried eggs, Costa Rican breakfasts can easily have sausages. Easily fried, and can be eaten with bread and eggs, or even rice, sausages are perfect for mornings when you’re preparing to have a full day ahead of you.
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12. PIPA FRIA
Pipa Friais the name in Costa Rica for coconut water. Pipa Fria is a good addition to any Costa Rican breakfast. As a tropical country when relaxing on the beach, you can’t miss your coconut. You can get them from street sellers for$3 USD.
13. BATIDOS (SMOOTHIES)
Batidos (Smoothies)is a drink made with the seasonal fruit mixed with powdered milk. Smoothies are made with milk instead of water. Choose your favorite seasonal fruit like mango, banana, and papaya. All of them are delicious and prices are around$2-3 USD.
14. REFRESCOS
Refrescosof natural fruits you can find everywhere in Costa Rica and different flavors: Tamarindo, Cebada, Cacao, Strawberry, Papaya. So sweet and you can find them cold and for$1 USD.
15. COSTA RICAN COFFEE
Costa Rican Coffeeyou will find different kinds of them in every region. If you are a coffee lover like us you will love to try. There are a few coffee shops offering local Costa Rican coffee.
16. AGUA DULCE
Agua Dulceis boiled water with brown sugar and lime. It’s served with ice and is very refreshing – perfect Agua dulce is an alternative to have coffee.
WHERE TO STAY IN COSTA RICA
There are dormitory rooms that you can rent the bed for as low as$20 USDa night if you want the cheapest option. AirBnb are also available, mostly for about$30-45 USDa night. Double room hostels can costs up to$30-40 USDa night while mid-range hotels costs more or less$80 USDa night.
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CASH AND ATM IN COSTA RICA
The currency of Costa Rica is calledCosta Rican colónand as of now,$1 USD is worth 620 CRCCosta Rican colón. Do not exchange your currency at the airport because you’ll get less than what you’ll get with the city’s exchange.
If you are bringing USD you can use them while traveling aroundCosta Rica, so no need to exchange them.
Bank or debit cards in an ATM are the recommended way to access your funds while traveling in Costa Rica. Know real-time currency exchange here!
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Ruben Arribas is a Spanish traveler who has traveled more than 70+ countries around the world. Now based in the Philippines!
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