Costa Rica is a tropical paradise, with its beautiful natural landscapes, exotic cuisine, and all the greenery you will find in every corner of the country. It is common for many fruits to be produced here, and Costa Ricans love to consume them frequently. Finding a good and delicious tropical fruit in the land of the Ticos is very easy, simply visit a farmers’ market and you'll have a wide range of flavorful and fresh options. At these markets, you can admire endless fresh fruits, full of colors that will delight your senses just by smelling them.
One of the favorite ways Costa Ricans enjoy the variety of tropical fruits is through delicious smoothies or shakes made with fruits, water, or milk, which you can enjoy around the corner. Papaya, mango, blackberry, and pineapple smoothies are some of the most requested flavors, and don’t forget the refreshing lemonades.
Among the many delicious fruits commonly found in Costa Rica are bananas, oranges, watermelon, coconut, passion fruit, guavas, maracuya (passion fruit), mamón (papaya), and pejibaye. Costa Rican cuisine also makes the most of the abundance of fruits to prepare exotic dishes like salads and desserts.
Undoubtedly, many Costa Ricans and visitors to these lands enjoy the explosion of flavors and colors that tropical fruits offer—delicious and healthful—making them a wonderful option that should always be experienced.
