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  1. La Vasconia

    Dive Bar

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    Every shot of rum comes with a free snack, which is the kind of bar policy that deserves to be exported globally. La Vasconia is a dive bar and karaoke spot where ordering a bucket of beers unlocks a round of bocas, think ceviche, chorizo, or fried yuca. The local call is Centenario rum or a chiliguaro, Costa Rica's spicy guaro-and-tomato-juice answer to a Bloody Mary. Stay late and there's a full menu of Tico classics to keep you upright.

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    • Ceviche

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    • Chiliguaro

      “try Costa Rican Centenario rum, Bavaria beer, or a cocktail like chiliguaro, a spicy concoction of tomato juice, lime, and rum-like guaro served in bars all over Costa Rica.”

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    • Vigorón

      “if you plan on staying for the karaoke, there’s a full menu of typical Tico plates such as casados, gallo pinto, seafood, and vigorón (a combination of yuca, pork, cabbage, and chimichurri).”

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    • Yuca frita

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