Casa Mellow Retreat

30/06/2024

Beautiful!

Así es Costa Rica 🇨🇷

Photo: Orlando Benavidez

29/06/2024

Wow so cool

23/06/2024

Buenos días !

20/06/2024

My favorite breakfast!

Gallo Pinto, a delightful and flavorful dish, holds a special place in Costa Rican cuisine and culture. Its popularity is deeply rooted in the nation's history, daily life, and culinary traditions.

Popularity of Gallo Pinto in Costa Rica
Cultural Significance: Gallo Pinto is more than just a meal; it's a symbol of Costa Rican identity. It's a staple breakfast dish that locals cherish, often enjoyed with eggs, tortillas, and natilla (a type of sour cream).

Simplicity and Versatility: The dish's main ingredients are rice and beans, which are widely available and affordable. It's versatile, allowing for variations in seasoning and accompaniments, making it suitable for different tastes and occasions.

Nutritious and Filling: Combining rice and beans provides a complete protein source, making it a nutritious option. It's also filling and energizing, which is perfect for starting the day or sustaining energy throughout.

Flavor and Tradition: The secret to Gallo Pinto’s deliciousness lies in its seasoning, typically including onions, bell peppers, cilantro, and the unique addition of Salsa Lizano, a tangy condiment that adds a distinctive flavor. Each family may have its own special recipe, passed down through generations, adding a personal touch to the dish.

History of Gallo Pinto
The history of Gallo Pinto reflects the blending of cultural influences and the agricultural backdrop of Costa Rica.

Origins: The exact origin of Gallo Pinto is a subject of friendly debate between Costa Rica and Nicaragua, both claiming it as their own. However, the dish is believed to have roots in African cuisine, brought to the region by enslaved Africans. Over time, it was adapted to include local ingredients and flavors.

Etymology: The name "Gallo Pinto" translates to "spotted rooster," which refers to the speckled appearance of the dish due to the mixing of black beans with white rice.

Colonial Era: During the colonial period, rice and beans became staple crops in Central America. The combination of these ingredients was practical and economical, providing essential nutrition. The dish likely evolved as a way to use leftover rice and beans, reducing waste and creating a hearty meal.

Cultural Evolution: Over the centuries, Gallo Pinto became ingrained in Costa Rican culture. It's a dish that represents the country’s agricultural heritage, resourcefulness, and communal dining traditions. Today, it's enjoyed by people of all backgrounds and is a quintessential part of the Costa Rican dining experience.

18/04/2024

Come on down! The water is beautiful

Costa Rica 🇨🇷
Cañón Jurásico , San Ramón
📸 jose_costarica

07/04/2024

I had four of these in my tree yesterday

05/04/2024

Isla Tortuga, Golfo de Nicoya.
Foto Mitanfeet

26/03/2024

A country so peaceful and serene. . beautiful and abundant. .

04/03/2024

Isla Tortuga is so beautiful! You must get there by boat, but once you do, the snorkeling is unbelievable.

28/02/2024

Here at Casa Mellow, there are four volcanoes within view! Each one with its own unique shape! Costa Rica is so amazing !

🌋 VOLCÁN TENORIO, GUANACASTE, CR 🇨🇷

TIPO DE VOLCAN 👉🏽 ESTRATOVOLCÁN

ALTURA 👉🏽 1916 msnm

ACTIVIDAD 👉🏽 LA ACTIVIDAD ESTA COMPUESTA POR FUMAROLAS Y FUENTES TERMALES.

En el Crater No hay señales de fumarolas o cualquier otro tipo de actividad volcánica contemporánea. La temperatura del agua se encontró en 16 °C y su pH alrededor de 7.0.

En enero de 2018 se registró en las faldas del Volcán Tenorio casi un millar de sismos, de los cuales 60 superaron los 2.2 grados y uno incluso llegó hasta los 5.3.

Uno de los efectos del enjambre sísmico fue que el río Celeste cambió su coloración y lució con un tono café, y pudo deberse a dos factores:

1 👉🏽 Un deslizamiento
2 👉🏽 Los sedimentos del río asciendan.

Las manifestaciones principales del volcán Tenorio 🌋 son?

1 👉🏽 Liberación de v***r
2 👉🏽 Aguas termales
3 👉🏽 Gases tóxicos
4 👉🏽 Fumarolas

SOMOS Costa Rica Salvaje LA PÁGINA DE LOS VOLCANES DE COSTA RICA 🌋📷🇨🇷

SIGUENOS EN INSTAGRAM COMO 📷👇🏽
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GRUPO DE WHATSAPP 📷👇🏽
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📷 Leo.leonc

23/02/2024

Pinch me….

Que 💥

Esto es 🇨🇷💥🔥
La Fortuna de San Carlos.