Comments on: Vanilla Beans, True Cinnamon & Cacao Pods: Exploring a Costa Rican Spice Farm

By: Charlie Marchant

Charlie Marchant — Mon, 04 Nov 2019 21:32:35 +0000

In reply to Dave. Haha, thanks Dave! You'll have to let me know how the farm is now since I've not been in some years and I'd love to know how it has developed :)

By: Dave

Dave — Sun, 03 Nov 2019 14:40:40 +0000

Thanks for your great blog. The pics really add spice [sorry] to your story.
Can’t wait to check out the farm when we’re there in December 2019.

By: Charlie Marchant

Charlie Marchant — Tue, 27 Feb 2018 15:23:56 +0000

In reply to Morgan.

Hi Morgan,

If you visit the Spice Farm in Quepos then you will be able to buy some directly from them as they have a small shop on their grounds. It’s the best quality stuff around! You may also be able to get it at the weekly farmers market in Quepos too, but I don’t know that for sure. Hope that helps!

By: Morgan

Morgan — Tue, 27 Feb 2018 00:01:25 +0000

My name is Morgan and I am in Costa Rica until March 8 and was wondering how I could get some vanilla beans and some cinnamon before I leave cause my sister loves baking and she heard from a friend who said you have the very best cinnamon around

By: Charlie Marchant

Charlie Marchant — Tue, 17 Jan 2017 03:45:03 +0000

In reply to Heidi Stupavsky. Hi Heidi. It really depends on where you're bringing them back to. I didn't take any of the spices from the farm out of the country. I used them all while cooking in Costa Rica.

By: Heidi Stupavsky

Heidi Stupavsky — Sun, 15 Jan 2017 18:07:38 +0000

What are the rules for bringing back the spices?

By: Charlie on Travel

Charlie on Travel — Tue, 11 Aug 2015 08:30:22 +0000

In reply to Joe. Hey Joe - that's great! I hope that you guys enjoy the tour (and the tastings!) as much as we did :) Let me know how it goes.

By: Joe

Joe — Tue, 11 Aug 2015 01:28:53 +0000

Thanks for the great article and pictures. My friend and I will be taking a tour of Villa Vanilla at the end of the month. Seeing that you were there about a year ago I think we’ll have a similar experience. This got me even more excited for our trip. Thanks!

By: Charlie on Travel

Charlie on Travel — Mon, 29 Sep 2014 15:34:56 +0000

In reply to Agness. That sounds completely delicious! I'm obsessed with it too and porridge toppings are one of my favourite things to choose between. Blueberries and vanilla have to be my firm favourite though =)

By: Agness

Agness — Mon, 29 Sep 2014 13:06:13 +0000

Omomomomomom! I’ve been pretty obsessed with organic food, especially organic chocolate, cinnamon and vanilla! It’s always in my morning porridge :-).