Carnicería y Chicharronera Fernández Nº 3
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On Costa Rica, Carnicería y Chicharronera Fernández Nº 3 occupies W257+92C, C. 6, Provincia de Cartago, Tres Rios, Costa Rica. The venue is known in Tres Rios for the trade it has built in the Cartago province, east of San José.
First-time visitors arriving from San José can reach it along the road through Tres Rios. The 4.2 out of 5 average from 17 reviews reflects a small but loyal following in the local area. Tres Rios sits in the Cartago province, within reach of San José. A casado, the set lunch of rice, beans, plantain, salad and a choice of meat or fish, is the kind of meal to look for in this part of Costa Rica.
Costa Rica's dry season runs from December to April, with the wet season from May to November. Spanish is the official language, and Costa Rican Spanish is known for the phrase pura vida. Green and leatherback turtles nest on Costa Rica's Caribbean beaches, and olive ridleys arrive at Ostional in mass nestings.
Travellers based in Tamarindo, Santa Teresa, Manuel Antonio, Jacó, Puerto Viejo, La Fortuna or Monteverde can plan a stop in Tres Rios as part of a longer route across the country. The 17 reviews gathered so far give a clear picture of what to expect on a first visit. Reaching the venue from San José is straightforward, which makes it a practical stop for anyone moving between the capital and the Cartago province.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carnicería y Chicharronera Fernández Nº 3 known for?
Carnicería y Chicharronera Fernández Nº 3 is known for its chicharrones, the fried pork rinds that give the chicharronera half of its name, alongside its butcher's counter. Chicharrón is a traditional Costa Rican food often served with lime and tortillas. The shop operates in Tres Rios, in the Provincia de Cartago, where locals buy meat and pork snacks.
What should first-time visitors expect at Carnicería y Chicharronera Fernández Nº 3?
First-time visitors to Carnicería y Chicharronera Fernández Nº 3 should expect a working butcher's counter and chicharronera in Tres Rios, in the Provincia de Cartago, rather than a sit-down dining room. The staff and customers are likely to speak Spanish, the official language of Costa Rica, where the local speech uses vos and the phrase pura vida. A casado, the set lunch of rice, beans, plantain, salad and a choice of meat or fish, is a common Costa Rican meal, though this shop is a meat counter rather than a lunch service.
Where is Carnicería y Chicharronera Fernández Nº 3 located in Costa Rica?
Carnicería y Chicharronera Fernández Nº 3 sits at W257+92C, C. 6, in the Provincia de Cartago, in Tres Rios, Costa Rica. That places it in the country's inland Cartago province rather than on the Caribbean or Pacific coast. Costa Rica itself is part of Central America and has a tropical climate split between a dry season from December to April and a wet season from May to November.
How do visitors rate Carnicería y Chicharronera Fernández Nº 3?
Carnicería y Chicharronera Fernández Nº 3 holds a rating of 4.2 out of 5 from 17 reviews, reflecting solid local approval for a butcher's shop and chicharronera in Tres Rios. The shop sits in the Provincia de Cartago, in Costa Rica, where chicharrón is a familiar part of the food culture. Those reviews place it above average for a small meat counter of its kind.
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