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What to eat & drink in Costa Rica? Top 3 Costa Rican Non-alcoholic Beverages

Last update: Thu Jan 30 2025
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Best Costa Rican Non-alcoholic Beverage Types

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Sugarcane Juice

COSTA RICA and  2 more countries
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Guarapo
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Guarapo is a Latin American drink made from raw, pressed sugarcane juice mixed with water, ice, and lots of fresh limes. Most often, the vendors that sell it will extract the sugar cane juice right on the spot using a metal sugar cane press.


The juice drips into a bucket below the press where it’s sieved before serving. It has a slightly sweet flavor, and it’s most popular in the summer as a cold refreshment. The word guarapo was first recorded in the 19th century by Esteban Pichardo, who defines it as a broth or a liquid made from sugarcane juice, extracted under pressure. 
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Agua de Sapo is a traditional drink made from tapa de dulce (unrefined sugar), limes, and ginger. It originated from Porto Limón, a small town on the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica. The literal translation of the name is toad water due to its murky, dark orange color.


The beverage is most commonly consumed in summer.

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Non-alcoholic Beverage

COSTA RICA and  one more region
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Resbaladera is a barley and rice drink common in several Central American countries. It is made by soaking barley and rice and blending the combination until smooth. The mix is sweetened and combined with milk (and optionally water) to reach the desired consistency.


Resbaladera is usually flavored with spices, most commonly cinnamon, cloves, and vanilla. The drink is typically served chilled, preferably over ice. It is sometimes garnished with ground cinnamon or grated nutmeg.

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