grano de oro courtyard

San Jose Grano de Oro

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November 16th 2015
I spent the day writing and reading in the garden at the hotel while Sean worked, then his co-workers took us to Grano de Oro for dinner. I tried a delicious local soup made of palm heart that tastes like a savory autumn soup--kind of pumpkiny/nutty. ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Costa Rica » San José » San José

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Costa Rica is a Central American success story: since the late 19th century, only two brief periods of violence have marred its democratic development. Although still a largely agricultural country, it has expanded its economy to include strong techn... ... read more