Monday, July 22, 2013

So fresh! Turrialba Farmer's Market!

What is so great about small town in Costa Rica?
They all have an amazing farmer's market!
We invite you to visit the town of Turrialba and the fun, colorful and friendly farmer's market of this small town located in the province of Cartago.

The farmer's market takes place every Friday & Saturday and bring people from all over the town and surrounding area to one place to find fresh, quality products.

The venders are all from the area, some come from up around the Turrialba Volcano, here is where you can find the best quality of "queso Turrialba" as well as creamy sour cream and herbed cheese.
There are also venders from the towns of Tucurrique and Pejibaye who bring exotic produce such as peach palm, a favorite with afternoon coffee!
Speaking with some of them, they have been coming to this for years and hope to continue.

With the support of the local community this morning tradition of coming to buy your fruit & vegetables as well as socialize with friends creates a great atmosphere in the center of Turrialba.



What can you find at the Turrilba farmer's market?

Well you will just have to visit to find out!

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Sunday, July 7, 2013

Bocas del Toro Pamaná!!!

Here we are in beautiful Bocas del Toro, Panama!
Hot weather greeted us as we arrived yesterday, returning for a second time to beautiful Caribbean island.
The hotel we chose to stay at during our stay in Bocas del Toro is Hotel Playa Tortuga, voted as the best hotel on the island, with beautiful installations, amazing swimming pool, a well-equipped gym and rooms that offer both comfort & amazing views of the ocean.
This hotel has the Ecological Blue flag with which we were very impressed, the program of the Ecological Blue Flag is common in Costa Rica and guarantees with compliance with water safety regulations but also the guarantee that the hotel also works with social and ecological programs in the community and amongst the staff.
With delicious food, a wide variety of international & Caribbean cuisine the restaurant and bar are both inviting as well as having friendly, experienced staff.
Tomorrow we will tell you about the beautiful rooms we got to visit while having a tour of the hotel!

 
Desayuno /Breakfast Buffet Hotel Playa Tortuga

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Standar Room / Habitación Estandar
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Pool Area / Areá de Piscina

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Aquí estamos en la hermosa Bocas del Toro, Panamá!
El calor nos recibieron como llegamos ayer, regresando por segunda vez a la hermosa isla caribeña.
El hotel que elegimos para alojarse durante nuestra estancia en Bocas del Toro es el Hotel Playa Tortuga, votado como el mejor hotel de la isla, con hermosas instalaciones, piscina increíble, un gimnasio bien equipado y habitaciones que ofrecen la comodidad y vistas impresionantes del océano.
Este hotel tiene la Bandera Azul Ecológica con la que nos quedamos muy impresionados, el programa de la Bandera Azul Ecológica es común en Costa Rica y garantiza el cumplimiento de la normativa de seguridad del agua, sino también la garantía de que el hotel también trabaja con programas sociales y ecológicos de la comunidad y entre el personal.
Con una deliciosa comida, una amplia variedad de cocina internacional y el Caribe el restaurante y el bar son a la vez acogedor, además de tener un personal amable y experimentado.
Mañana vamos a informarle sobre las hermosas habitaciones que nos dieron para visitar mientras toma un tour por el hotel!