On the Camino de Costa Rica, Stay With Local Families and Learn Cultural Lessons

"I was ravenous when we reached La Cuchara de Mariana, a humble yet inviting restaurant where owner Mariana Céspedes greeted us with a warm “Buen camino” and cold lavender-scented towels before serving a comforting soup studded with green plantain, chayote and sweet potato, a whole roasted trout and coconut-milk caramels." - Jen Murphy Jen Murphy Jen Murphy is an avid adventurer who splits her time between Colorado and Maui. She travels the globe pursuing passions that include surfing, snowboarding, cycling, and trail running and tries to ensure they overlap with great food and wine experiences. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines