La Cuchara de Mari

Restaurant · Alajuela

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

"Having logged more than 10 miles and some serious elevation, I was ravenous when we reached La Cuchara de Mariana, a humble yet inviting restaurant where the owner, Mariana Céspedes, greeted us with a warm “Buen camino” and cold lavender-scented towels. The feast began with soup studded with green plantain, chayote, and sweet potato; then came a whole roasted trout, followed by coconut-milk caramels." - Travel + Leisure Editors

https://www.travelandleisure.com/camino-de-costa-rica-7975864

Alajuela Province, Alajuela, 20108, Costa Rica Get directions

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