Veroliz Foodie-Exploring Wok & Roll in Turrialba

On a rainy afternoon in Turrialba, which there are many we decided to take our birthday celebrations to one of our favorite sushi places in the center of the small sugarcane town!
With a warm welcome, we were seated in the center of the restaurant where we could appreciate the beautiful decor around us!

  Wok & Roll is owned by Freddy Chu & family and has been around for since Novembre of 2012 but has recently gained a lot of fame for it's exotic food not so common in Turriabla.

What did we try?
Our appetizer was delicious chicken and shrimp wontons with plum sauce, tender inside and a very clean presentation by our waiter.

Our main dishes included cantonese rice, a delicious fresh dished made with authentic ingredientes. This dish is found in many restaurants around Turrialba as Chinese take out is popular but with Wok & Roll we didn't feel that it was too heavy after eating large portions!
Wok & Roll serves great portions, we could not complain at all.

 

 We also tried Homemade Chop Suey, the vegetables were amazing, al dente as they should be and the noodles had an amazing flavor that matched the aroma that rose from our plate!

The best part was yet to come....

Wok & Roll is the only place in Turrialba where you can actually get sushi, many of the foreigners visiting the area stop and try the exotic menu!

We had a California Roll this afternoon and it was amazing, lived up to our expectations!

The meal was concluded with the famous Tempura Ice Cream, a favorite of most of the clientes we found here at the restaurant and definately a dish you are not likely to find in the area!
Vanilla ice cream wrapped in a crunchy cake like exterior!

Our finale to the meal was a nice hot pot of Green Tea!
Authentic tea leaves and all!!

All and all we can rate Wok & Roll is a great experience for anyone, the service is top notch the waiter is very attentive and gives special attention to detail when serving the plates, he carefully explains ingredients and method of preparation!

Congrats to Freddy Chu and family, you truely have a gift for amazing cuisine!!!

For more information on great places to eat in Turrialba & Costa Rica, contact us at info@verolizvacations.com

Tropical Horseback Riding-Turriabla Coffee & Sugar Cane Plantations

Recently we have the chance to visit a little bit more our area here in Turrialba.
One fun activity for families or couples is horseback riding.

One of our favorite locations in the tour which is run in Atirro, a small coffee & sugar cane village.

We arrive at the farm at Casa Turire, to the warm welcome of our guide, the stables are kept clean the horses and other animals found on this small farm all seem very happy and eager to have new visitors.

Our guide provides with a few safety instructions before we embark on our journey.
In our group we had some experienced riders but we also has a couple that were doing this for the very first time!

Our guide seemed not worry as they have horses for everyone, we got to learn who would be taking on our trip through nearby plantations, our beautiful horses, Balazo, Palomo, Cholita, Pinto & Canela (we love the names!).

Our amazing horses!

We start by heading out of the property at Casa Turire and into the coffee plantation nearby, as we head up through the planations you can't help but notice the beautiful scenery, coffee plants, beautiful tropical trees and views of the Angostura Lake & nearby rivers. What a sight!!!

 
Our guide carefully explains the process of cultivating coffee & sugar and the importance these two products have the families in this area as well as telling us a bit about the plants and trees found along our journey. We had the opportunity to see coffee plants in bloom, the flower smells amazingly sweet!

Coffee flower

 
We made it to our rest stop for a bit of water, stretching the legs & taking in the amazing view of the now active Turrialba Volcano!

View from the lookout, Turrialba Volcano in the backdrop!

 After rest and visiting with the farm dogs that also tagged along for the ride, we begin our journey back to the stables, the morning sun is getting hot and we have had an amazing time riding.
The horses seem to know we are on our way "home" they are almost on auto pilot!!!

Our time with the horses come to and end, but we can safely say the trip was amazing, we recommend the horses are very well trained & cared for.
Surely anyone wanting to see a the Turrialba Valley in a different way should take advantage of this incredible experience!

Fore more information contact us at info@verolizvacations.com

Carlos Salvatierra
Veroliz Vacations
Apdo: 304-7150
Turrialba, Costa Rica
www.verolizvacations.com 

Exploring the South Caribbean-Calypso and Beach Life

Visiting the South Caribbean of Costa Rica is such an amazing experience. There are few places in Costa Rica where you can see a mix of cultures (there are many foreign residents found here) that make the towns of Cahuita, Puerto Viejo & Manzanillo a wonderful experience for any traveller.

With lush rainforest and somehow the laid back attitude that the common in beach towns makes for a leisurely visit to South Caribbean of Costa Rica. Just a 4 hour drive from San Jose and a 3 hour drive from the town of Turrialba, there is something truely special here.

Abundant wildlife such as sloths, monkeys, iguanas & if you are lucky sea turtles!

Because there are so many cultures in this small area the dining is quite unique, with restaurantes & sodas that serve a varitety food of types of food such as Italian, Indian, French & of course local!

Places to stay also come in a wide array of options, from small cabinas to exotic hotels there is something for everyone.

This time we will be featuring Azania Bungalows, an excellent option for lodging close to a beautiful beach. The rooms are small bungalows with full bed and single bed (ideal for families) with a spacious bathroom, ceiling fans, cable television.

 Receptions staff are friendly and very knowledgable of the area and places to visit. The breakfast menu (included in the room rate) offer a variety of options  and the well kept gardens host a variety of birds and butteflies in the mornings!

For places to visit and things to do, we found a variety of tours that are of great interes and lots to choose from. Our top recomendation is for the Sloth Sanctuary, this places is a cuteness overload and the staff clearly love what they do! Amazing information on these cute mamals!

Other options include the Cahuita National Park, snorkeling, visiting the Jaguar Sanctuary and the Manzanillo Wildlife refuge!

The hiking is great but bring your swim suit since you can come out of the rainforest and take a dip! Just be aware of the flags left to warn visitors!

This weekend is special for the South Caribbean because we will be celebrating Walter "Gavitt" Ferguson, the granfather of Calypso music for Costa Rica.

There will be great music, good food and lots of fun!!!

We recomend this local cultural activity which a unique celebration held only once a year!!

For more information contact us at info@verolizvacations.com 

Carlos Salvatierra 
Veroliz Vacations
Turrialba, Cartago
Apdo: 304-7150
www.verolizvacations.com

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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