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Introduction
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tanelas, tayuyas, tamales, pisques, sweet tamales, corn rice, nacatamales, donuts, biscuits, pozol, atol, chicheme, chicha and pinol, among others.
In the houses there is usually a clay oven, where all kinds of breads are prepared and many foods are baked. Visitors can find out how to prepare these foods, such as corn rice, made with white corn, soaked and then ground by hand in the metates (stones in the form of a table where grains are ground with a stone roller). Local beverages include pinol, which is made from finely ground white corn that is toasted on a comal.
Rural Tourism
Rural tourism in Costa Rica offers a close view of nature, cultural heritage and rural customs and traditions. In addition to strengthening the economy, it also helps local communities to preserve their identity, traditions and cultural heritage, preventing emigration and the loss of ancestral customs. It also fosters environmental conservation, minimizing other more aggressive and less sustainable uses of natural resources.
In the family settings that are commonly seen in rural tourism offerings, visitors enjoy personalized attention and deepen their knowledge of rural culture, agricultural traditions and small cottage industries. Delve into rural life in Guanacaste through traditional cuisine, authentic communities, the richness of the natural environment and a traditional lifestyle, and the sustainable practices of tourism operators.
In a perfect combination of nature and culture, you will discover the Costa Rican concept of Pura Vida, enjoying and sharing a variety of environments full of peace and comfort and experiencing customs and traditions in a breathtakingly diverse natural environment.
Wellness
Guanacaste has the ideal conditions to detoxify from stress and the daily hustle and bustle. Here, you can experience wellness tourism as part of the pura vida way of life, which combines physical activity and healthy eating. Enjoy a wide range of activities that renew mind, soul and body. In Guanacaste, you can also experience novel relaxation techniques such as wraps, where your skin is moisturized using volcanic mud, coffee, tropical fruits and chocolate. With hydrotherapy and hot springs, the unique volcanic water of the region can contribute to wellness, while a variety of nature-based activities are also on
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