HomeWalking AroundWalking Around: This Isn't McDonald's

Walking Around: This Isn’t McDonald’s

On a recent trip to Manuel Antonio National Park, I stopped at a pharmacy in Parrita, which is about 20 minutes outside of Quepos. While my cohorts were inside, I noticed this interesting sign. It appears to be a large “W” (or is it an upside-down “M”?), and underneath it reads “comidas rapids” (fast food). Upon closer examination, it appears that these inverted golden arches belong to the Hotel Wilson. I didn’t get out of the car to check if they sell a Big Mach or a Merry Meal, but if you’re passing through, stop and let me know.

Trending Now

Costa Rica Job Losses Mount as Major Companies Cut Operations

Job creation has struggled to gain momentum in Costa Rica, while business closures and corporate restructuring have resulted in the loss of at least...

World’s First All-Inclusive JW Marriott Opens in Guanacaste

Costa Rica is now home to the world's first all-inclusive JW Marriott. The JW Marriott Costa Elena Resort & Spa has opened at Playa...

Landslides Close Costa Rica’s Route 32 Between San José and Limón

Costa Rica’s main highway between San José and the Caribbean remained closed this morning after heavy rain triggered landslides at several points along...

Costa Rica Suspends Investigation Into Who Ordered Roberto Samcam’s Murder

Costa Rica’s prosecutor’s office has suspended its investigation into who ordered the 2025 killing of retired Nicaraguan military officer Roberto Samcam, an outspoken critic...

Magnitude 7.6 Quake Centered in Panama Is Felt Across Most of Costa Rica

A powerful earthquake centered in southern Panama shook much of Costa Rica today. The long, rolling motion sent people out of homes and offices...

Prosecutors Probe Clearing on Protected Land Beside Montezuma Waterfall

Inspectors found trees cut and a hillside terraced on 6,564 square meters near Montezuma's waterfall, including public heritage land. The criminal case remains open.

Costa Rica Coffee Producers Warn Strong Colón Is Forcing Job Cuts

Costa Rica’s coffee industry is warning that the unusually strong colón is putting growing pressure on farms, pushing some producers to cut workers and...

Fruit, Roadside Traditions and the Seasons of Guanacaste

I’m not good with exact dates. Ask me when my boys were born or when I got married and you’ll see an uneasy look...

Costa Rica’s OIJ Warns of Motorcycle Groups Blocking Roads and Attacking Drivers

Packs of motorcyclists performing stunts, blocking traffic and in some cases assaulting drivers who confront them have become a serious problem, an OIJ traffic crimes chief warned.
Loading…

Latest News from Costa Rica

Costa Rica Coffee Maker Chorreador
Costa Rica Car Rentals
Costa Rica Travel Insurance
Costa Rica Travel