Choyote is a type of squash that grows on plants that look move like grape vines. If you have a recipe for just about any squash or pumpkin recipe then chayote is a great Costa Rican substitute!

We all think chili peppers grown on low to the ground plants. But actually some varieties grow 4 – 6 feet tall!

Yes vanilla plants grown in Costa Rica and the vanilla bean is sooooo flavorable!

Yampi is a root vegetable much like sweet potato and is popular with Costa Rican dishes.