No menu items!

COSTA RICA'S LEADING ENGLISH LANGUAGE NEWSPAPER

HomeTopicsDining and NightlifeExpoVino convention invites Costa Ricans to taste the world's wines

ExpoVino convention invites Costa Ricans to taste the world’s wines

The ExpoVino wine convention opens to the public Thursday and Friday in Belén, just west of San José, with diverse samplings of the finest wines available in Costa Rica, imported from Chile, Argentina, the United States, Spain, Italy and even Germany.

“Ticos love Chilean wine, but they also like to discover new flavors,” said Karl Hempel, director of ExpoVino. “We want to emphasize that the experience here is to discover flavors, discover new wines and above all discover good value in wines.”

For $65 (with a 20 percent discount if you book in advance with a Banco Nacional card), visitors can taste all exhibitors’ wines, in addition to meats and cheeses from a variety of Costa Rican companies.

If you like wine so much that you have to taste them all, you might want to take a taxi.

Read the full story in Travel.

Trending Now

Mexico Earthquake Triggers Tsunami Alert with Little Risk to Costa Rica

A magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck off the Pacific coast of southern Mexico this morning, setting off a tsunami alert for parts of Mexico and...

US Issues Chikungunya Alert for Costa Rica Travelers

If you are heading to Guanacaste this month, pack insect repellent and treat mosquito bites as a real risk rather than a minor annoyance....

Costa Rica turned out for the 2026 World Cup final

By early afternoon on Sunday, the concert grounds at Parque Metropolitano La Sabana had turned into an open-air stadium of their own. Families, groups...

A Little-Known Tick Virus Turns Up in Costa Rica for the First Time

Costa Rican scientists have detected the Jingmen tick virus in the country for the first time, the earliest confirmed presence of the pathogen anywhere...

Chris Hemsworth Trains in Costa Rica Before Returning to Film

Chris Hemsworth has given his millions of followers a closer look at his recent Costa Rica getaway, sharing a workout video filmed during a...

Costa Rica Plans Integrated Train and Bus Network to Ease Traffic Congestion

Costa Rica's national railway institute is pushing to link the country's trains, buses, and taxis into a single coordinated network, a plan its backers...

Costa Rica’s Silky Shark Trade Could Draw Scrutiny

Costa Rica could soon face formal international scrutiny over the way it authorizes exports of silky shark products, a species protected under the Convention...

Costa Rica Animal Welfare Bill Would Reshape Rules for Breeders and Festivals

An animal welfare bill now before the Legislative Assembly would require veterinary supervision for anyone who breeds animals commercially, impose new operating standards on...

San José Official Resigns After Nightlife Rules Are Halted

A senior San José municipal official who helped develop controversial new rules for bars, restaurants and live entertainment has resigned, days after the city...
🌴 The Weekly Pura Vida

Costa Rica, Once a Week

The week's top stories, weather & insider tips — delivered every Sunday. One email, zero clutter.

🔒 Free. No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.

Loading…

Latest News from Costa Rica

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