As the year winds down and the air fills with the scent of banana leaves and seasoned masa, tamales season has officially arrived in Costa Rica. For those of us here, it’s a cherished signal that the holidays have arrived. But for tourists and fresh expats, diving into this tradition often means navigating a set […] The post Costa Rica Tamales Season Tips Every Tourist Should Know appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate .