Kosher San José: A Guide for the Jewish Traveler in Costa Rica for 2025
Comprehensive Guide for Jewish Travelers in Costa Rica
Kosher San José: A Comprehensive Guide for the Jewish Traveler
San José, the vibrant capital of Costa Rica, serves as a welcoming gateway for Jewish travelers seeking a seamless and kosher-friendly experience. The city offers an array of resources to ensure a comfortable stay, including access to kosher food, Jewish centers, transportation services, and cultural landmarks. Here’s an overview of everything San José has to offer for Jewish visitors.
Kosher Food in San José: Kosher Market Costa Rica
San José offers unparalleled access to kosher food through Kosher Market Costa Rica, the country’s largest and most comprehensive kosher supermarket. Jewish travelers can find a diverse selection of high-quality, kosher-certified products to suit any occasion. The market features a Jewish deli with freshly prepared favorites like schnitzels, pastrami, smoked turkey, and a wide variety of salads and dips. A full kosher butcher provides premium cuts of beef, lamb, and chicken, all under strict kosher supervision. The parve and dairy bakery offers challahs, breads, pastries, and desserts, catering to everyday needs and special celebrations. The wine section includes a curated selection of kosher wines from internationally recognized vineyards, perfect for Shabbat or holiday meals. Ready-to-eat prepackaged meals and customizable Shabbat kits, complete with challah and wine, ensure convenience for travelers. Nationwide delivery makes it possible to enjoy these offerings anywhere in Costa Rica, allowing visitors to maintain their kosher lifestyle no matter where their travels take them.
Kosher Transportation: Kosher Taxi Costa Rica
Kosher Taxi Costa Rica offers Jewish travelers reliable and culturally sensitive transportation services, operated by Jewish staff who understand the unique needs of observant clients. Operating 24/6 (excluding Shabbat), this service ensures safe, comfortable, and respectful travel throughout Costa Rica. Whether you need an airport pickup, a ride within San José, or a long-distance transfer to destinations like Tamarindo, Manuel Antonio, or Arenal, Kosher Taxi Costa Rica has you covered. Airport pickups start at $30, with pre-ordered kosher meal options available for your journey. For longer trips, enjoy picnic baskets or full meal kits prepared to kosher standards. Kosher Taxi Costa Rica also offers private day tours to Costa Rica’s most iconic destinations, such as Volcán Poás, Monteverde, and Jaco Beach. These tours are designed for Jewish travelers and include kosher meal delivery at the destination, allowing you to explore with peace of mind.
Jewish Centers in San José
San José serves as a vibrant center for Jewish life in Costa Rica, with multiple facilities catering to the cultural, spiritual, and communal needs of Jewish travelers. Chabad of Costa Rica is a welcoming hub, offering Shabbat meals, prayer services, Torah classes, and access to a mikvah. Its warm and inclusive environment provides a sense of community and connection for Jewish visitors. Another vital institution is the Centro Israelita Sionista (CIS), the main synagogue and community center in Costa Rica. The CIS features a mikvah, a kosher restaurant, and the Jewish Museum, which showcases the history and contributions of the Jewish community in Costa Rica. These centers are invaluable resources for Jewish travelers seeking to maintain their religious practices while visiting San José.
Kosher Dining in San José
San José boasts a growing selection of kosher dining options, catering to both halavi (dairy) and basari (meat) preferences. Halavi establishments offer dishes such as pizza, pasta, and dairy-based desserts, while basari options include grilled meats, schnitzels, and Middle Eastern favorites like shawarma and falafel. Kosher Market Costa Rica can provide a list of recommended restaurants and their hours of operation. To enhance your dining experience, the market offers a special “Welcome to Costa Rica” coupon, granting discounts at leading kosher dining spots in the city. For a more personalized culinary experience, Kosher Market Costa Rica also provides private kosher chef services, allowing you to enjoy gourmet kosher meals prepared at your villa, hotel, or rental property.
Mikvah Services in San José
San José provides excellent mikvah facilities at Chabad and CIS, ensuring that Jewish travelers can maintain this important religious tradition while visiting Costa Rica. Both mikvahs are maintained to the highest standards, and advanced reservations are recommended for travelers.
Explore San José and Beyond with Kosher Convenience
San José is not only a hub for Jewish life but also the perfect starting point for exploring Costa Rica’s stunning natural and cultural attractions. From the city, you can easily access destinations like Volcán Poás, Manuel Antonio National Park, Jaco Beach, and the Guanacaste coastline. Kosher Taxi Costa Rica offers private day tours to these and other popular destinations, with kosher meal packages available for an entirely worry-free experience. San José itself features cultural landmarks, museums, and parks, making it a destination worth exploring in its own right.
Tailored Kosher Experiences in San José
For Jewish travelers seeking a stress-free and culturally rich experience, San José offers everything needed for a kosher-friendly vacation. With access to comprehensive kosher food options, dedicated transportation, Jewish cultural and religious centers, and personalized culinary services, your stay in San José can be as fulfilling as it is seamless. Contact Kosher Market Costa Rica today to learn more about these offerings and receive your exclusive Welcome to Costa Rica coupon for discounts at the city’s top kosher restaurants and services. Let us make your visit to San José truly unforgettable.
Kosher Dining and the Kosher Market in Costa Rica
For observant Jewish travelers, kosher dining in Costa Rica has never been easier. The Kosher Market Costa Rica, located in San José, is the largest supplier of kosher food in the country. With over 30 years of service, this establishment provides a wide range of kosher-certified products, including meats, dairy goods, baked items, Israeli snacks, and precooked meals. The market also offers nationwide delivery, ensuring that kosher meals are accessible even in remote locations.
Here is a list of Kosher Products:
Our Menu
Dips
Dips and Israeli Salads- 450 gr- 12 usd
Dips and Israeli Salads- 200 gr- 9 usd
Condiments- 200 gr- 9 usd
Tahini Paste /Amba - 1/2 kg- 13 usd
All products are Kosher Parve with Kashrut by the Costa Rica CIS Orthodox Rabinite
Semi-Sweet Chile Products
Chile Mundial Semi-Dulce: A mix of red, yellow, and orange peppers with vinegar, vegetable oil, and spices. (450g)
Chile Dulce: Sweet peppers in a similar preparation. (450g)
Chile Mundial Morron (Roasted): Roasted mixed peppers with olive oil and Israeli spices. (200g)
Chile Morron (Roasted): Roasted sweet peppers with garlic. (200g/450g)
Spicy Chile Products
Chile Picante Golan: Strong, cilantro-based paste. (200g)
Chile Picante Hermón: Mild paste with tree chiles. (200g)
Chile Picante Petra: Peruvian-inspired paste. (200g)
Chile Picante Tabor/Moriá: Creamy, spicy Peruvian pepper blends. (200g)
Ají Peruano: Classic Peruvian paste with olive oil and garlic. (200g)
Eggplant Dishes:
Smoked Eggplant: Roasted eggplant with mayonnaise, vinegar, and garlic. (200g/450g)
Babaganoush: Eggplant with tahini, parsley, and garlic. (200g)
Eggplant with Tomato and Zucchini: Eggplant, zucchini, onion, and tomato paste blend. (200g)
Red Eggplant Paste: Eggplant with tomato paste and onion. (200g)
Eggplant in Vinaigrette: Eggplant with vinegar, cilantro, and spices. (200g)
Mediteranian and Israeli Salads
Hummus Jerusalem: A flavorful chickpea and tahini dip with garlic, lemon, jalapeño, water, salt, and seasonings. Available in 200g and 450g.
Classic Hummus: Made with chickpeas, tahini, fresh lemon juice, water, and salt. Available in 200g and 450g.
Amba Hindú: Mango chunks seasoned with fenugreek, turmeric, chili, salt, and citric acid, preserved in a tangy blend. Comes in 300g and 500g.
Tahini Dip: Sesame paste mixed with lemon juice, garlic, water, and salt. Available in 200g.
Pure Tahini Paste: 100% ground sesame seeds. Available in 300g and 500g.
SALAD SELECTION (Parve)
GREEN SALADS: SIDE DISH - PRICE PER SERVING
Oriental salad $4
Cranberry praline green salad $4
Mixed Salad $5
Mexican Salad $5
Cabbage Peanut Thai Salad $5
JEWISH DELI SALAD CLASSICS (sold by LB aprox 4-5 servings)
Potato Salad $12
Egg salad $10
Coleslaw $10
Quinoa Taboule $16
Mixed Bean and chickpea Salad $14
Tuna pasta Salad $14
Tuna Salad $20
Moroccan Carrot salad $10
Garlic Roasted eggplant salad $14
Heart of palm Ceviche $14
Mango Ceviche $14
Matbucha $14
Prices per serving unless specified otherwise
FISH
Fish Shnitzel $11
Moroccan Fish $11
Lemon Spice Fish $11
Mushroom Sauce Fish $13
Sweet ‘n sour Fish $12
Fish Sticks $11
Yellow Curry Fish $12
Lemon Spice Salmon or mahi mahi $17
Teriyaki Salmon or mahi mahi $17
Creamy Dill Sauce Salmon or mahi mahi $17
Creamy Dijon Mustard salmon or mahi mahi $17
- Gefilte Fish (Ready to Serve): Our ready-to-serve gefilte fish is delicately prepared and vacuum-sealed for freshness, ensuring you get the traditional taste with minimal effort. Perfect for any holiday meal or celebration.
BASARI
Precooked Selection
(Prices per serving unless specified otherwise)
CHICKEN
Shnitzel $14
Shnitzel Sandwich $17
Chicken salad Sandwich $18
Chicken Fajitas $14
Chicken Teriyaki $18
Cajun Chicken fajitas $14
Lemon Spice chicken Breast $14 Thigh $12
Garlic butter lemon chicken Breast $14 Thighs $12
Yellow or red Chicken Curry $18
Apricot Chicken Thighs $14
Moroccan Chicken Thighs $14
Chicken empanada $6
BEEF
Wine onion mushroom Brisket $22
Onion Tomato Brisket $21
Red Curry meat $14
Yellow curry meatballs $16
Mongolian meatballs $16
Tomato onion meatballs $16
Bolognese pasta $15
Kibe $5 ea.
Classic Meatloaf (serves 6) $48
Meat Empanada $6
SIDE DISHES (Parve)
Plain White rice $4
Yellow Rice $4
Rice w/ toasted almonds $5
Cilantro green Rice $5
Rice with toasted pasta $5
Vegetable fried Rice $5
Toasted Orzo (Ferfale) with onions $5
Rosemary or plain roasted potatoes or sweet potatoes $5
Stir Fry oriental Vegetables $6
Garlic Sautéed Vegetables $4
Garlic Soy String beans $5
Pastry puff Potato Roll (serves 6-8) $32
Potato or sweet potato Kugel Small (serves 4-6) $28 Big (Serves 8-10) $42
Vegetable Kugel Small (serves 4-6) $28 Big (Serves 8-10) $42
Mushroom quiche Small (serves 4-6) $28 Big (serves 8-10) $42
Potato pie Small (serves 4-6) $30 Big (serves 8-10) $45
Corn Souflee Small (serves 4-6) $28 Big (serves 8-10) $42
Potato Spanish Tortilla Small (serves 4-6) $26 Big (serves 8-10) $40
SOUPS
Butternut Squash Soup $6
Tomato Tortilla soup $6
Vegetable Soup $6
Matzo Ball Soup $8
FRESH SALADS (Parve)
Oriental salad $4
Cranberry praline green salad $4
Mixed Salad $5
Mexican Salad $5
Cabbage Peanut Thai Salad $5
OUR BUTCHER SELECTION
Kosher Meat and Poultry Selection
Poultry
- Whole Chicken: Please check availability.
- Chicken Thighs (3 quarters): $15.00 per package
- Chicken Breasts: $24.00 per kilo (check availability)
- Chicken Wings: $10.00 per kilo
Beef
- Ground Beef (95% lean): $28.00 per kilo
- Ground Beef (85% lean): $25.00 per kilo
- Minute Steaks: $35.00 per kilo (check availability or order one week in advance)
- Rib Eye Steaks: $46.00 per kilo (check availability or order one week in advance)
Cold Cuts
- Beef Sausages (6 per package): $16.00 per package
- Pastrami (Regular): $12.00 per package
- Pastrami (Mini): $12.00 per package
Additional Cold Cuts
- Salami: Available upon request
- Pepperoni: Available upon request
- Salsichas: Available upon request
- Salchichones: Available upon request
- Hamburger Patties: Available upon request
For special items or larger quantities, pre-order is recommended. All products are certified kosher.
HALAVI
(Prices per serving unless specified otherwise)
FISH
Fish Shnitzel $11
Moroccan Fish $11
Lemon Spice Fish $11
Mushroom Sauce Fish $13
Sweet ‘n sour Fish $12
Fish Sticks $11
Yellow Curry Fish $12
Lemon Spice Salmon or mahi mahi $17
Teriyaki Salmon or mahi mahi $17
Creamy Dill Sauce Salmon or mahi mahi $17
Creamy Dijon Mustard salmon or mahi mahi $17
PASTA AND OTHERS
Cheese Canelloni (x 4 un) w/ pink sauce $15
Salmon, lemon and basil pasta $16
Mac ́n cheese $13
Baked Ziti $13
Gnocci in red, white, pink or pesto sauce $13
Heart of Palm Rice (typical dish form costa rica) $15
Quiche (spinach ricotta, mushroom, heart of palm, onion or vegetable)
Small (serves 4) $30 Medium (serves 6-8) $42 Large (serves 10-12) $60
Spinach and ricotta lasagna
Small (serves 4) $30 Medium (serves 8-10) $60 Large (serves 15-18) $110
Cheese Pizza 14 in. $30 (add $2 per topping olives, mushroom, eggplant, tomato)
SIDE DISHES
Plain White rice $4
Yellow Rice $4
Rice w/ toasted almonds $5
Cilantro green Rice $5
Rice with toasted pasta $5
Vegetable fried Rice $5
Toasted Orzo (Ferfale) with onions $5
Rosemary or plain roasted potatoes or sweet potatoes $5
Stir Fry oriental Vegetables $6
Garlic Sautéed Vegetables $4
Garlic Soy String beans $5
Cheese Corn Souflee Small (serves 4-6) $30 Big (serves 8-10) $50
FRESH SALADS
Caprese salad (tomato, cheese, pesto) $15 Add Quinoa $4
Greek Salad $16 Add Quinoa $4
Seared tuna Oriental salad $16
Quinoa Thai Salad $15
Mexican Salad w/ cheese $16
(Side size available upon request)
SOUPS
Cream of Squash $8
Cream of Pejiballe (peach palm fruit) $8
Cream of Tomato $8
SANDWICHES (includes Chips)
Tuna Sandwich or Wrap $15
Caprese (cheese, tomato, pesto) $14
Cheese, mushroom and caramelized onion $14
Grilled vegetable Sandwich or wrap $14
Smoked Salmon Sandwich $17
Smoked Trout Sandwich $17
CAKES & DESSERTS
Cheesecake (plain, strawberry, blueberry, dulce de leche, oreo or Nutella) $48
Tres leches $45
Key Lime Pie $45
Tiramisu $45
Vanilla dulce de leche cake $45
Nutella mousse Brownie cake $45
Cheese caramel Flan $45
Dulce de leche Thousand layer cake (torta chilena) $50
Dulce de Leche crunch Roll $30
BAKERY
Danish DZ (cheese, nutella, dulce de leche, strawberry, blueberry) $21
Cream Cheese Cinnamon Rolls $2.5 ea
Cheese pesto Rolls $2 ea.
Guava Cheese Rolls $2 ea.
Rugalach DZ (chocolate, cinnamon, strawberry, apricot) $10
SALADS
(sold by LB aprox 4-5 servings)
Potato Salad $12
Egg salad $10
Coleslaw $10
Quinoa Taboule $16
Mixed Bean and chickpea Salad $14
Tuna pasta Salad $14
Tuna Salad $20
Moroccan Carrot salad $10
Garlic Roasted eggplant salad $14
Heart of palm Ceviche $14
Mango Ceviche $14
Hummus $14
Matbucha $14
Babaganoush $14
Tahini $14
FRESH SALADS
Oriental salad $4
Cranberry praline green salad $4
Mixed Salad $5
Mexican Salad $5
Cabbage Peanut Thai Salad $5
SIDE DISHES (Parve)
Plain White rice $4
Yellow Rice $4
Rice w/ toasted almonds $5
Cilantro green Rice $5
Rice with toasted pasta $5
Vegetable fried Rice $5
Toasted Orzo (Ferfale) with onions $5
Rosemary or plain roasted potatoes or sweet potatoes $5
Stir Fry oriental Vegetables $6
Garlic Sautéed Vegetables $4
Garlic Soy String beans $5
Pastry puff Potato Roll (serves 6-8) $32
Potato or sweet potato Kugel Small (serves 4-6) $28 Big (Serves 8-10) $42
Vegetable Kugel Small (serves 4-6) $28 Big (Serves 8-10) $42
Mushroom quiche Small (serves 4-6) $28 Big (serves 8-10) $42
Potato pie Small (serves 4-6) $30 Big (serves 8-10) $45
Corn Souflee Small (serves 4-6) $28 Big (serves 8-10) $42
Potato Spanish Tortilla Small (serves 4-6) $26 Big (serves 8-10) $40
SOUPS
Butternut Squash Soup $6
Tomato Tortilla soup $6
Vegetable Soup $6
Matzo Ball Soup $8
Bakery/Parve
(Prices per serving unless specified otherwise)
BREAD
(all mezonot except for challah)
Challah Plain $8
Challah (chocolate, raisin, cranberry, zaatar, rosemary) $10
Challah (Guava, Blackberry, apple, cinnamon nut) $13
Challah Rolls $1.75 ea
Sourdough Ciabatta $10
Baguette $6
White or whole wheat Loaf Bread $9
Cinnamon Raisin Loaf Bread $11
Multigrain Loaf Bread (chia, flax seed, pumpkin and sunflower seeds) $14
Brioche Loaf Bread $12
Bagels (Plain, whole wheat, sesame, poppy seed, everything) $2 ea
Hamburger or hot dog bun (white or whole wheat) $1.5 ea
Soft Baguette or Panini bread (white or whole wheat for sandwiches) $2.5 ea
Croissants $1.5 ea
Dinner Rolls $1 ea.
Onion “pletzalej” DZ $12
Pita Bread $1.25 ea.
Jerusalem Bagels $2.75 ea.
Round Rustic Bread $10
BAKERY
Cinnamon Rolls $2 ea.
Pecan Cinnamon Rolls $2.75 ea.
Blackberry Stuffed bread $2.5 ea.
Brownie $3.5 ea
Mini Brownies DZ $15
Pecan Pie $6 ea.
Apple pie $6 ea.
Thin Biscotti DZ (Blackberry, orange, guava, chocochip, almond, cranberry) $10
Chocolate Chip or oatmeal cookies DZ $8
Chocolate Crinkle cookies DZ $9
Sesame Cookies DZ $9
Multigrain Crackers DZ $9
Tahini Cookies DZ $10
Rugalach DZ $10
Muffins DZ (carrot, marble, vanilla, poppyseed, banana, chocolate, corn, blueberry,
orange or lemon) $18
CAKES & DESSERTS
Babka (Chocolate or cinnamon) $26
Apple Streussel $45
Pecan Cinnamon Roll Coffeecake $45
Chocolate Ganache Cake $45
Tres leches (pareve) $45
Pistachio Blackberry Meringue cake $60
Tiramisu (pareve) $45
Chocolate salami cake $45
Chocolate Lava cake $48
Pineapple upside down cake $35
Chocolate, vanilla or lemon Marquise cake $50
Chocolate mousse Brownie cake $45
Flan (pareve) $45
Chocolate chip cookie pie $35
Loaf Cakes: vanilla, chocolate, marble, carrot, banana, poppyseed, orange or lemon
Small (serves 4-6) $15 Big (serves 8-10) $26
SANDWICHES (includes Chips)
Tuna Sandwich or Wrap $15
Caprese (cheese, tomato, pesto) $14
Cheese, mushroom and caramelized onion $14
Grilled vegetable Sandwich or wrap $14
Smoked Salmon Sandwich $17
Smoked Trout Sandwich $17
Kosher Meat and Poultry Selection
Poultry
- Whole Chicken: Please check availability.
- Chicken Thighs (3 quarters): $15.00 per package
- Chicken Breasts: $24.00 per kilo (check availability)
- Chicken Wings: $10.00 per kilo
Beef
- Ground Beef (95% lean): $28.00 per kilo
- Ground Beef (85% lean): $25.00 per kilo
- Minute Steaks: $35.00 per kilo (check availability or order one week in advance)
- Rib Eye Steaks: $46.00 per kilo (check availability or order one week in advance)
Cold Cuts
- Beef Sausages (6 per package): $16.00 per package
- Pastrami (Regular): $12.00 per package
- Pastrami (Mini): $12.00 per package
Additional Cold Cuts
- Salami: Available upon request
- Pepperoni: Available upon request
- Salsichas: Available upon request
- Salchichones: Available upon request
- Hamburger Patties: Available upon request
For special items or larger quantities, pre-order is recommended. All products are certified kosher.
Kosher Wine and Spirits List
Barkan Wines
Barkan Classic - $32.00 per bottle
Barkan Reserve - $45.00 per bottle
Farbrengen Wines
Farbrengen Sweet Light Wine - $10.00 per bottle
Herzog Wines
Herzog White Wine - $25.00 per bottle
Rashi Wines
Rashi Sweet Light Wine - $10.00 per bottle
Teperberg Wines
Teperberg Dry Wine - $28.00 per bottle
Additional Kosher Options
Grape Juice (Large Bottle) - $16.00
Grape Juice (Small Bottle) - $7.00
Arak (Anise-Flavored Spirit)
Elite Arak - $32.00 per bottle
Ashkelon Arak - $29.00 per bottle
All items are certified kosher and available for purchase.
Kosher Pantry Items
Snacks and Sweets
Achva Halva:
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- Vanilla: $10.00
- Chocolate: $10.00
- Pistachio: $10.00
- Halva (Mini Pack): $12.00
- HaShachar Chocolate Spread: $12.00
Spreads and Sauces
- Amba (Pickled Mango Sauce, 500 grams): $10.00
- Raw Tahini (500 grams): $12.00
Israeli Coffee
- Turkish Black Coffee (Bag): $12.00
Kosher Holiday Items
Rosh Hashanah
- Premium Israeli Honey: Enhance your holiday table with rich, natural honey sourced directly from Israel. Perfect for dipping apples or drizzling on desserts, symbolizing sweetness for the year ahead.
- Gefilte Fish (Ready to Serve): Our ready-to-serve gefilte fish is delicately prepared and vacuum-sealed for freshness, ensuring you get the traditional taste with minimal effort. Perfect for any holiday meal or celebration.
- Fresh Pomegranates: A traditional fruit packed with seeds to represent abundance and prosperity. Available in peak freshness for your holiday blessings.
- Round Holiday Challah: Soft, fluffy, and beautifully braided round challahs, symbolizing the cycle of life and unity.
Hanukkah
- Traditional Sufganiyot (Jelly Doughnuts): Freshly made doughnuts filled with luscious jam, perfect for celebrating the miracle of Hanukkah.
- Golden Latkes (Potato Pancakes): Crispy, golden, and ready-to-serve latkes, or easy-to-make mixes for home preparation.
- Elegant Hanukkiot (Menorahs): Choose from a variety of classic and contemporary designs to brighten your Hanukkah nights.
- Colorful Hanukkah Candles: A wide selection of vibrant candles to light up your menorah with joy and tradition.
Passover (Pesach)
- Authentic Matza: Crispy, unleavened bread baked to perfection under strict kosher supervision, a staple for your Seder table.
- High-Quality Matza Flour: Perfect for creating Passover-friendly baked goods and traditional dishes like kneidlach (matzo balls).
- Delicious Kosher for Passover Cookies: Indulge in a variety of treats, all certified kosher for Pesach.
- Premium Kosher Wines for Passover: A selection of fine wines, from robust reds to crisp whites, perfectly suited for the four cups of the Seder.
- Gefilte Fish (Ready to Serve): Our ready-to-serve gefilte fish is delicately prepared and vacuum-sealed for freshness, ensuring you get the traditional taste with minimal effort. Perfect for any holiday meal or celebration.
- Kosher for Passover Spices: Enhance your cooking with a specially curated collection of spices, all certified for Pesach use.
- Pesach Kitchen Essentials: From potato starch to matza meal, everything you need for preparing a kosher Passover feast.
These items are specially curated to ensure your holidays are filled with tradition, taste, and ease. For custom requests or specific needs, please don’t hesitate to contact us!
Prices do not include Delivery Fees
Religious Institutions and Services
San Jose Costa Rica is home to several Jewish religious centers that welcome visitors:
- Centro Israelita Sionista (CIS): This sprawling complex in San José features the Shaarei Zion Synagogue, a mikveh, a community center, and a kosher dining hall. It serves as the spiritual and cultural heart of the Jewish community.
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- Chabad Costa Rica:
- San José: Chabad offers daily prayer services, Shabbat meals, Torah classes, and holiday programs. Their open-door policy ensures all visitors feel welcome.
Kosher Hotels and Destination Events
- For those planning events, Costa Rica is an excellent location for destination weddings, bar mitzvahs, and other celebrations. The Kosher Market works with Local kosher catering services ensure adherence to Jewish dietary laws, while Chabad houses provide spiritual and logistical support.
Jewish Events and Holiday Celebrations
Chabad and the CIS host vibrant celebrations for major Jewish holidays, blending traditional rituals with Costa Rica’s unique tropical setting. Highlights include:
- Hanukkah Candle Lightings: Held in public spaces, these events often feature music, dancing, and kosher treats.
- Passover Seders: Hosted by Chabad in multiple locations, attracting hundreds of participants.
- Purim Parties: Complete with costumes, megillah readings, and festive meals.
Widely Available Kosher Goods in Costa Rican Supermarkets
Costa Rica offers a surprising variety of kosher-certified products that are easily found in supermarkets across the country. These include popular everyday items, ranging from cooking staples like Clover Brand and Numar oils to Lizano sauces, and pantry essentials such as Natura ketchup and Badia spices (with kosher certification). Dairy products like Dos Pinos milk and butter and Sigma Alimentos dulce cream also meet kosher requirements, making them accessible choices for observant households.
Shoppers can find kosher canned goods, including Del Trópico beans, chickpeas, and mixed vegetables, and specialty products like Tamara pickles and Agroindustrial Montaña Azul palmito. Sweet treats are well-represented with Cuétara cookies, Pop’s ice cream, and Chocopiña chocolate-covered tropical fruit. For beverages, brands like Britt coffee, Tropical drinks, and a range of juices from Verdelli and Dos Pinos are widely available.
These kosher goods are not limited to specialty stores but are commonly stocked in mainstream supermarkets, ensuring convenience for residents and visitors seeking certified products for everyday use or special occasions.
Condensed List of Kosher Products and Brands
Oils
- Clover Brand
- Numar
- Capullo
- Dorofrit (Special for frying)
Beverages
- Tropical Drink (All except tea and grape flavors)
- Squincher Drink (Natural and flavored)
- Britt Coffee (All flavors)
- Volio Coffee (All flavors)
Chocolates and Desserts
- Harricks Pure Cocoa Powder
- CR Cocoa Chocolate Covering #121
- Chocopiña Tropical Fruit with Chocolate Covering
Dairy Products
- Dos Pinos Dulce Cream
- Sigma Alimentos Dulce Cream
- El Angel Dulce de Leche
Pickles
- Tamara
- Verdelli Automercado
- Caribbean Delite
- Aroindustrias Montelimar
- Del Horizonte
Canned Goods
- Del Trópico: Whole Beans, Ground Beans, Chickpeas, Peas, Peas & Carrots, Palmito, Mixed Vegetables
- Del Campo: Ground Beans, Chickpeas, Peas, Palmito, Mixed Vegetables
- Conservas Del Valle: Chickpeas, Palmito
Seasonings and Spices
- Badia (Only with kosher seal)
- Tones (Only with kosher seal)
Cookies and Baked Goods
- Cuétara Cookies (All except María Fibra, Chocobon, Sorbets)
- Sesame Cookies
- Amapola Cookies
Ice Creams
- Pop’s Ice Cream (Except Cookies, Mint, Passion Brownie, Marbled Cake, Caramel)
- Benny’s Ice Cream (Except Figs and Cookies)
Juices
- Verdelli, Caribbean Delite, Aroindustrias Montelimar, Del Horizonte (TropicFruit Investment, S.A.)
- Dos Pinos and Jumex (Apple and Orange Juices)
Fats and Margarine
- Clover Brand Butter and Margarine
- Numar Margarine (Plain)
- Dos Pinos Butter
Miscellaneous
- Lizano Mayonnaise, Mustard, Chinese Sauce, Soy Sauce, Tomato Sauce, Ranchera Sauce
- Natura Ketchup and Tomato Paste
- Honey (Free of insect remains)
- Sol Caribe and Juan Viñas Macadamias
- Sol Oriental Tofu (White)
- Corn Flour (100% pure, without additives)
Vegetables and Fruits
- Pineapples (Sliced, chunks, dehydrated, in syrup)
- Pejibaye (Tamara brand)
- Canned Vegetables (Except broccoli and cauliflower): Del Campo, El Angel, Country
Breads and Tortillas
- Tulipan Bread (Industrial)
- Tortillas: La Malinche, Tortiricas, Del Fogon
Wines
- Various kosher wines, including Argentine flavors
This simplified list focuses on key brands and product types, omitting contact details and further redundant descriptions. Let me know if you’d like additional adjustments!
Disclaimer
While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information on kosher-certified products in Costa Rica, we recommend that consumers always check the kosher certification on individual product packaging before purchasing. Certifications and standards can change, and not all items from a particular brand or category may remain kosher. When in doubt, consult with your local rabbinical authority or the certifying agency for confirmation.
Plan Your Trip
Plan Your Visit
Costa Rica is a land of incredible diversity, and its Jewish resources make it an accessible and enriching destination for Jewish travelers. For personalized travel planning, kosher catering, or event services, consider reaching out to us at the Kosher Market Costa Rica.
Whether you’re exploring the rainforests, surfing the Pacific waves, or celebrating a milestone event, Costa Rica offers an unforgettable experience steeped in both natural wonder and Jewish tradition
Kosher Market Costa Rica: koshermarket.net
Chabad Costa Rica: chabadcostarica.com
Centro Israelita Sionista: ciscostarica.org
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