In the heart of Central America, Honduras is an incredibly diverse country with a unique gastronomy reflecting indigenous Mesoamerican, Spanish, African, and Caribbean influence. In different parts of the country you’ll encounter distinctive customs, traditions, and of course foods contributed by these various cultures. Not surprisingly, getting to know typical Honduran dishes is the easiest way to dip into Honduran culture and history. Like some of the country’s…
It might require some legwork, but our contributor found that tracking down vigorón on the streets of Granada was well worth the scavenger hunt.
Photos by Chelsey Perron
It was a sunny day, and the breeze off Lake Nicaragua floated past Granada’s colorful colonial houses. We were on the hunt for a specific…
Dish Spotlight: Gallo Pinto in Costa Rica
It doesn’t get much more tipico than this deceptively basic rice-and-beans breakfast, reports contributor (and Costa Rica resident) Chelsey Perron.
A typical breakfast plate with gallo pinto, from a roadside soda.
Costa Ricans—Ticos, as they’re called here—wake up to a different…