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If you visit the area, you can’t miss tasting a series of emblematic dishes such as
Caribbean cuisine is so rich and diverse because of the mixture of different cultures in the area, from the arrival of Spaniards with Columbus, the arrival of settlers from Jamaica, Indians, Chinese, Italians and the first migrations of Jews, in addition to the population of Bribri and Cabécar Indians who were in the mountains of Talamanca, mestizo cuisine from migrations from the Central Valley and elsewhere in Central America. The Nicaraguan Miskito and Panamanian Bocatoreña cultures were also undoubtedly important, stimulating a multicultural mix that has permeated the area’s cuisine. This is why in the Caribbean, you will be able to taste a wide variety of diverse, tasty dishes that mix numerous flavors, aromas and textures, which are sure to be a treat for the palate.
Rice and beans
A dish made from beans, rice, coconut milk and Scotch bonnet pepper, very characteristic of Afro-Caribbean cuisine. From the first spoonful you will be able to enjoy its delicious flavor.
bochinche
This delicious dish is made from spaghetti, ground beans, patacones, a portion of meat and green salad.
Patí
The patí (patty) is a mixture of the old English pastry with crops that Africans brought from their lands. It is a pastry filled with meat, spices and hot peppers.
Ale o hiel
(Agua de sapo) (“toad juice”) is a drink
made from lemon, panela, ginger and water.
Plantintá
The plantintá is a delicious flour quesadilla with sugar, ripe plantain and natural red dye. It is an old Afro-Antillean recipe that was inherited as a result of the mixture of cultures during the colonization of the Americas; its name comes from the English “plantain tart”.
Pan bon
Also known as “pan negro” (black bread), this delicious snack can be found everywhere in the Caribbean, in restaurants, cafeterias and even street stalls. There is no excuse for trying it or taking some back home with you for your family.
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