Tips for Traveling as a Vegan/Vegetarian in Costa Rica

Vegetarian food in Costa Rica is much more readily available than people think. Although much of the Costa Rican diet consists of meat as farming is a huge industry, vegetarian dishes are not hard to find. In fact, their most traditional dish is vegetarian! And yes, I’m talking about the famous rice and beans.

Despite not having a great number of dedicated vegan/vegetarian restaurants in Costa Rica, there are already a few vegetarian options on the menus at sodas, or local restaurants that most people don’t realize. So don’t worry about not being able to eat delicious anything during your trip as a vegan or vegetarian, you’ll be pleased to find that you will have plenty of yummy fresh options! You won’t have to chow down on rice and beans for every meal.

Eating Out as a Vegetarian in Costa Rica

Here is what to expect and know when eating out as a vegetarian in Costa Rica.

Sodas

Sodas are what the Costa Ricans call their local restaurants. They are usually small, open air…