Have you planned your Costa Rican vacation? Apart from finalizing the best Manuel Antonio villa rentals for a comfortable stay and indulging in various activities, there are many other things to explore. How about trying out some tropical fruits that you have never tried or heard before? It will give your Costa Rican vacation a touch of fruity delight.
Let us discuss the Costa Rican Fruits!
1. Rambutan or Mamon Chino
Rambutan has its origins in Southeast Asia.
The Costa Rican rambutan is called Mamon Chino and is known as the most addictive fruit on earth. You can find Mamon Chinos sold on every corner in Costa Rica between July and October.
The taste of Mamon Chino is mildly sweet with a touch of sourness. You will enjoy eating the flesh of the fruit by peeling it. Mamon Chino is packed with nutritional benefits like Vitamin C, fiber, copper, and other minerals. You can have Mamon Chino as a low-calorie snack!
2. Starfruit or Carambola
Originated in Southeast Asia- the starfruit is popular throughout tropical regions like Costa Rica. The starfruit is greenish-yellow in color and looks like a five or six-point star. Slices of starfruit are used to garnish and flavor several dishes or drinks.
Starfruit has the tartness that delivers a punch of flavor to everything like salads and tropical cocktails. Locals enjoy blending starfruit to create refreshing drinks having a yummy sweet and sour taste. Starfruit or Carambola is low in calories and packed with vitamin C.
3. Peach Palm Fruit or Pejibaye
It is extremely popular in Costa Rica. Peach Palm fruit has a unique taste and is used in sweet and savory dishes. Locals boil the peach palm fruit in saltwater until it becomes tender and enjoy them with sour cream or mayonnaise. Peach Palm fruits are used in cakes and cookies. The peach palm fruit tastes like sweet potato and contains valuable nutrients.
4. Soursop or Guanábana
Soursop is a strange-looking fruit native to the Caribbean, Central America, and Northern South America. It is a large green fruit with a slightly spiky exterior. The fruit looks white and fleshy inside. The fruit's flesh has a flavor that combines the taste of strawberry, mango, and pineapple.
You can scoop the soursop fruit’s flesh and eat, or enjoy drinking it as a sweet tropical beverage! Soursop flavored ice creams, sorbets, and other desserts are a delightful treat for your tastebuds.
There are many other Costa Rican fruits to try out on your vacation.
Are you ready to expand your horizons with new sites, scents, and flavors on your Costa Rican vacation? Consider booking one of the best Manual Antonio villa rentals from Manuel Antonio Luxury Rentals! At our private villa, you can enjoy a luxurious stay; treat your taste buds with fresh tropical fruits, drinks, and other chef-prepared delicacies.
Our entire team at Manuel Antonio Luxury Rentals is dedicated to making your vacation a relaxing, exciting, and memorable experience of a lifetime! Browse through the link: https://www.manuelantonioluxuryrentals.com/vacation-rentals/ to check out the availability of our private villas or vacation rentals in Manuel Antonio!
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