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Hi,

I only got a few replies on Costa Rica.  Here is what was said.

One person said they have similar problems with explaining the diet in the U.S.
Certainly a valid point!

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I was there in November 2002 and I had a wonderful time and had no problems with
the food.  We stayed at Tamarindo Bay at the Cala Luna Hotel, this is a 5 star
hotel and they were wonderful.  We had all our meals at the hotel, they
prepared bread, muffins and all my meals were totally gluten free and I had
absolutely no problems.  The hotel was a short walk from the beach approx 2
mins. through a grove, the beach was beautiful, sandy, and we were able to swim
in the water.  I will go back one day and would recommend this hotel and this
area to any celiacs.

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we just spent 16 days in Costa Rica, with Grand Circle Travel.  Since we only
drink bottled water when we are overseas we didn't have a problem, and we
traveled from north to south and west from the Carribean side, at Turtuguero to
the Pacific side at Los Suenos and Flamingo Beach.  We ate out a lot too, and
did OK.  I don't think they use much wheat in their cooking ... mostly corn and
bean flour.  I agree with you that the Ticos do not like confrontation ... much
like the Thai people, but they were very kind and helpful.  I can reccommend
Grand Circle if you ever decide to travel with a group tour, not only because
the guides help resolve the dietary problems, but because the value is there.
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Diane,PA

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