FIRST TIME BACKPACKING | Trying Street Food in Costa Rica

[@CLIFFRBELL]

I went exactly where you are many, many years ago. In those days It was called hiking,lol, today, back-pack. I was very young. Please my dear friend enjoy every minute of your travels I did all those many, many, years ago. CLIff.

[@christinafreeani2149]

Dude! I can see your English getting better and better since you started youtube! Your pronunciation as well as your vocabulary is fantastic I am Canadian and I have studied Spanish. The more Spanish I learn, the more I realize there is to learn 🤣 ITS HARD TO LEARN A LANGUAGE! Hahahahaha

[@anneyday3493]

In Costa rica, all that gear is a big target. Don't set anything down even for one second without keeping a hand, foot, or the leg of the chair thru the strap. Keep your passport and papers on your body inside clothing and take it to the shower, don't leave it laying in the bedroom. Lock the windows if you leave a room, thieves use poles to reach inside and take your things. Split up money, put enough for emergency in as private a place as possible.

[@ProlijoWT]

Excellent advice! Particularly when on buses (and in bus stations). Most hostels have backpack lockers (you'll probably need to provide your own lock) or at least a small "secure?" area behind the front desk where you can leave your backpack.

[@lynnebunning7273]

Excellent advice Annie, you have obviously done some back packing. With such good advice we will keep our boy safe thank you from Victoria Australia🇦🇺🐨👍😊😊😊.

[@rmcc42]

Very true, especially along the Caribbean coast and in San Jose.

[@Outdoorlass]

Listen to Anney, she’s 100% correct and it gets worse in Honduras. Be very very careful in Tegucigalpa. My host family was held at gun point for their cell phones.

[@SisterSherryDoingStuff]

Sage advice

[@justgigi9545]

It's SO good to see you enjoying yourself. Also make sure to be safe.

[@juliaray8649]

Stay safe young one…you are very brave getting out of your comfort zone. ❤️🙏🏻❤️

[@terrimoore5181]

Love, Love that you are living your dreams! Can’t wait to take this journey with you.

[@TomLloyd-18]

Dude - - you are a natural at this travel thing. A young budding Anthony Bourdain. That attitude of exploration and adventure is what makes it special. Good luck and 'Happy Trails' . . . anxious for the next episode.

[@wayneC7]

We call it star ⭐️ fruit and the meat is called Ox tail here is Florida. Absolutely delicious, full of collagen 😋😋😋

[@paigepaynter4119]

I'm living the dream with you! I'm starting in Mexico soon. Just got my Mexico Visa! Thanks for the road maps. I'm also excited to visit your home country Panama! Creating your own adventure and life is something very special! Thank you!💃👍🧡

[@lynnealuebben1967]

So happy for you. Guard your IDs and passport. Dont flash them about. Keep them near your body. Money too. Have fun but be aware. If you ever feel uneasy, trust your intuition. Have a few safe spaces you can go too. A church etc, blend in. Just some mom advice🙆🌸

[@marymurphy5069]

You said everything I was thinking, keep your passport and money safe!!!

[@anahidartinianjamgotchian3181]

Yay,☺ thanks for taking us with you!!!

[@celiapereira5223]

Keep going young man you are amazing...

[@je9833]

Enjoyed coming along with you. Thank you for the video. Quick question, how long do you plan to stay in each country? Be careful filming outside with a high end camera. Thieves are everywhere sadly.

[@jobethk588]

Yes! I worry about this. Praying for your safety. It's the mother in me.

[@jobethk588]

Great video! Praying for your safety as you travel.

[@kristyhenry7780]

I'm so thrilled for you! Have fun!!! Greatness!

[@nancyfava1050]

It is so fun to go traveling with you! Thanks for sharing your adventure! Great music and editing!

[@treyandreas4934]

WOW so happy for you and you're doing an AMAZING job at travel vlogging!! So well done and informative. Keep up the good work!!!!

[@usophiaprezens7766]

I'm watching from Cape Town, South Africa. My sister got me into watching The Nomadic Movement, then i started watching your channel as well. I've never travelled in South America. I am so going to enjoy your adventure with you. Thank you.

[@ms.inspiration385]

Love the travel series Rodrigo! How exciting for you!!! (As many people already commented, always keep your Passport & money on you at all times. Do not fumble with getting the cash out around a lot of people.)❤

[@lorraineeagle4009]

I can't wait for your adventures to begin. Please be careful honey. Take care, Have fun Be safe. God Bless

[@moniquevelasco20]

Pura vida Rodrigo!!!😘🤗🌼🇻🇪

[@Blessings.429]

The thing is Rodrigo you are now a tourist, and my friend being a tourist you get to pay tourist prices.. I can just say you need to find different places to eat with cheaper price….blessings 💖💖🇦🇺

[@ProlijoWT]

That is so true! But that can be difficult when you're in particularly touristy places like Puerto Viejo.

[@rmcc42]

Sorry but there are very few places "cheaper" to eat in Costa Rica! It is much more expensive than Panama. Also him being Latino he will not be noticed as a tourist unless he tells them he is. I am a gringo but have been living in CR for 16 years.

[@ProlijoWT]

@@rmcc42 I agree that there may be very few places in CR that are cheaper to eat than they are in Panama. CR is in general a much more expensive country (for a wide variety of reasons ranging from the influx of tourist and expat dollars to customs & duties laws to non-proximity to the Panama Canal, which is a huge advantage for Panama). But I think Nana's point wasn't about any comparison between CR and other places. I think she meant that there are somewhat less expensive vs even more expensive places WITHIN CR and that especially at the more touristy places (like PV, Fortuna, Quepos) you're more likely to encounter the "Gringo Tax" (which makes things even more expensive for tourists and expats than the already relatively high prices for locals). RELATIVE bargains are still to be found even in such places IF you're willing to get off the beaten track and get more "local" but it will still be hard to find in such places. As for his being latino making him non-noticible as a tourist. True, he'll probably not get pegged as just some rich gringo tourist. However, if he's going around with 2 backpacks and filming videos with expensive camera equipment, he doesn't have to tell them anything. He'll still be easily spotted as a tourist of some sort with at least some level of wealth (and unfamiliarity with the local environment), which to certain ticos will make him a mark. I base this on nearly 40 years of extensive (backpacker-style) travel through Central America from Mexico to Peru including especially quite a bit of time living and studying in CR.

[@johnstuart8511]

You sure look like "The Tourist" I feel your excitement. Good luck with your walking, Back packing. I will be watching your stories. Regards

[@babyblue24u]

Enjoy your holiday and watch your belongs,especailly your phone and wallet,take care,sending all the love

[@moreynolds9870]

I’m so happy for you, I can feel your excitement and enthusiasm. This is by far your best video yet Rodrigo. To help money go further, when you have breakfast, try and take food to eat for lunch! Please be very careful and stay safe. Keep all your valuables close to you, even when you’re sleeping. Have fun! Looking forward to next video! Mo, UK XXX (I have just sent £10.00 ($13) via PayPal for you. It will buy a meal for you. Enjoy ) xx

[@funbunz123]

I hope you have a wonderful trip, stay safe

[@joannewhitman313]

I have been to Costa Rica a couple of times a s love it but you are,right … it is expensive to eat at a restaurant. Be safe and enjoy your travels.

[@Labi2nite]

Rodrigo!! I had tears and so excited for you to explore the Costa Rica area. Yes there is a lot of work to get through with passport. But once you passed it all. You can adventure all the good side of the countries and their cultures. I am loving the fact of the names of the food you are eating and how they make it. I really enjoyed this a lot. Thank you for sharing your journey. Looking forward to your next stay and area! Love you Rodrigo!! Keep being you 💞 ...

[@AdventureRich]

Be safe hermano, see you when you get back! 🙏🏽

[@robynmajors]

So excited for you!!! You are having adventures....So wonderful!! Can't wait to see what's next! 🥰👏👏👏

[@greybeard3368]

Great video and I hope to see more like this! 😃👍

[@RickFidelisReed]

I love your positive UpBeat attitude. Keep it coming. Damn, in such a short time you have become a Great KZbin presenter. ¡Saludos desde TEXAS! 👍🏻

[@Tele-dude]

Wow, what a a great video! Wonderful job.

[@ProlijoWT]

As others have commented, we know rabo as oxtail. It's actually part of the Cuban cuisine here in FL and it's typically served in sort of a stew with red (tomato-based) sauce (I guess that helps soften up the meat). But, idk, maybe it's different in CR and they use the tail of the cow? Or maybe this is a problem in translation because I've seen Vaca translated as either cow or ox. Definitely true about the collagen if you eat the cartilage part (which, imho, is the best thing about eating oxtail). As for fruit juices, my favorite when traveling in that part of the world is cas or, if drinking a licuado, guanabana. Also while traveling the Caribbean side of CR, try coconut rice and patacones (a double fried green plantain disk that is called by different names in different countries such as tostones, tachino or chatinos, plantain frito or frito verde in DR and bananes pesées in Haiti).

[@ProlijoWT]

The best patacones I've ever had was actually at a little hole in the wall place right down at the end of the road from Puerto Viejo in Manzanillo. There they somehow fashioned the plantain into a little scoop and topped it with different things like salsa, queso, natilla (sour cream) or guacamole. Wash them down with an icy cold Imperial on a hot summer afternoon while enjoying the ocean breeze and watching the surfers from your shaded spot on the bar's balcony. It doesn't get much better than that

[@maryelaine-blinstrubchambe6083]

I used to make oxtail stew for my ex father-in-law. English background, I'm sure the seasons weren't as much fun but I enjoyed the meat. Glad you are enjoying your trip. Stay safe!

[@tammy2423]

I am so looking forward to this adventure! You rock! And I love you are getting so comfortable in front of the camera. And I love you are telling the prices so we have a real view of those places!

[@tnhuckleberry01]

At a boy! Going it alone, this is, I believe, the best way to start out your travel adventures. I remember the first time I went out of my country. It's a experience you'll never forget! So many first times for everything. The food is the best way to experience different cultures. Safe travels.

[@peteringram8804]

This is brilliant, love the content! Stay safe and let us share your amazing journey! We need lots of these VLOGs! Enjoy yourself and watch your subs grow! xx

[@lindamarshall754]

Wow! You captured a lot of content on your first back-packing vlog. You did an excellent job absorbing the flavors of Costa Rica and your trials getting there. Well done, Rodrigo, well done. Can’t wait to go on the rest of this journey with you.

[@shaunoakes6803]

great show .... I am injoying the journey ... keep it real :)

[@nicolepouchet2479]

It’s called Ox tail in Jamaica

[@guytto]

Have a great trip! You deserve to discover the Latino countries before any others. Enjoy and be safe!

[@juliestewart672]

Oh Rodrigo, you have such a beautiful and pure soul! I'm wishing you a safe and wonderful adventure. The world is yours to explore. I love Costa Rica - the natural beauty, the food, and the people are all wonderful! Enjoy!

[@esthercutts4318]

Hi Rodrigo - So happy for you that you have this opportunity to experience some travel while Kaylee and Jordan are back in the States waiting for bubba to arrive; and there are your faithful friends looking after the farm! Enjoy- you deserve to learn about other cultures and people. You'll 'grow' so much through your travels and I'm sure will want to do much more travel as time goes by! You are so much more confidant now, and your English is so good too- well done buddy! I'm looking forward to the next part of your journey, stay safe! stay well! ENJOY! Much love from Australia. xx

[@rmcc42]

Welcome to Costa Rica and high(er) prices for almost everything! I am a gringo and am retired and have been living in Costa Rica for 16 years. It is a beautiful country with a lot of fantastic places to visit. I live in Cartago, the second largest city in CR and was the first Capital of the country. It is in a beautiful valley at the base of Irazu volcano and about 22 km from San Jose. I have been watching "Nomadic Movement" for a long time and have been watching your channel since you started it. I know your videos are a week or so behind actually time, but I hope you enjoy your visit here in Costa Rica.

[@MyCupcakelol]

Enjoy your Trip Rodrigo ✌🏼🌈💕

[@rawiritewaata6425]

I'm so excited for you!!! Well done!!! Totally proud of you!!!! Keep up your spirit!!!! You have got this!!!

[@bethnolastname]

I'm proud of you!!

[@robinredondo9427]

Loved the video ❤️❤️❤️

[@lindagarrett9470]

Is Kauke, going to doing any filming on the farm while you, Kaylee and Jordan are away?

[@winssg8059]

Brilliant and enjoy your trip!

[@pameliabryant4558]

How exciting ....enjoy your travel.

[@hopeheavenonplanetearth1417]

This is very exciting 🙏

[@bobtaylor7915]

I love these the new stuff with you on the road

[@fredasdaughter]

The joy is showing all over your face with each new thing and place. I love it!

[@susannapolitanoo324]

Enjoy your journey! /stay safe and have fun!

[@brendamaxfield2]

Hola Rodrigo! I had to chuckle when I saw you with the face shield! We live in Costa Rica, and at first, we didn't realize that you needed to peel off the protective plastic on each side, either! Pura Vida! Happy Travels!!!

[@georgeroosevelt3957]

Great video! I love all your food reviews, keep it up and be safe. God bless you

[@kareneuceda1327]

No eat in restaurants! Eat at street venders! Cheaper! You'll learn.look around for prices

[@johnl6371]

When I lived in Costa Rica on an exchange program, the family served me beef tongue.... I ate it but I never could get used to seeing that slab of a tongue on my plate, haha! Costa Rica is a beautiful country, I hope you get to visit the Pacific coast too!

[@VictoriaDonny]

I have never been to Costa Rica, but maybe one day. Thanks for the video. And don't forget to come down to the Dominican Republic 🇩🇴 if you get an opportunity. Saludos y bendiciones de un Panameño.

[@rmcc42]

"Come down to the Dominican Republic"?? Costa Rica is in Central America and Dominican Republic is an island all the way across the Caribbean sea and NORTH of Costa Rica. 1770 kl or 1100 miles of ocean separate the two countries

[@johnnydale6515]

ENJOY

[@lauraquick6034]

Was in Puerto Viejo de Tallamanca in July, and have traveled throughout Central America, so I'm really looking forward to your take on the countries as you go along. Costa Rica is expensive, food is expensive but the wildlife is unsurpassed. Food will get cheaper in the other Central American countries as you go along. In Puerto Viejo, the Bakery just south of town is excellent, not cheap but highly recommend. There's also an Afro-caribe place, I'm trying to remember the name but it's a few generations of the same family, south of town. Oh and watch for wild Great Green Macaws and Scarlet macaws in the trees on the beach, and Manzillo Blue crabs are everywhere, especially near - Gandoca-Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge which is a pretty little Reserve, with nice white sand beaches and inexpensive entry. One way to defray the cost of food is to head to a grocery store and buy some snacks to carry with you, then have a picnic on the beach for at least one meal a day, so you aren't paying expensive restaurant prices all of the time. Enjoy, I'm sure you'll have a wonderful time. Pura vida!

[@AtypicalVagabond]

Great beginning of an adventure. Your audio transitions on the street were great. The music was perfect. It was very organic and worked well with the scene. I thought it was what was on the stree. Keep crushing it.

[@tonemeister2318]

This channel will be an absolute hit. Well done start. Keep it up. Such a neat perspective from a traveller

[@kimberlypuravida5690]

We used Sixoala for our first border crossings before our residency was approved. Enjoy Puerto Viejo, we love it there! Be safe! Stay on the Nicoya Peninsula on your way back!

[@eydienoteddie]

I love that you’re asking about and trying the regional foods. That’s one of the things my family always tries to do when we travel. You can learn a lot about a culture through their food. Enjoy the journey.

[@bethaniejify]

I love this video! This is the best video that you’ve made (IMO). I’m excited about watching this series. Awesome work!

[@clipsfromcherie]

Thanks for taking us with you. I can never go there so it's fun to see what it's like. Great job on filming.

[@harrisonandrew]

You are a very brave man travelling Central America on your own. I am terrible on my own, although I have travelled all over the world on business on my own. However, I was a fair bit older than you when I first started. Even so, I hate being in hotel rooms on my own and I get horribly home sick. I salute you.

[@junglebungalow]

Que chido Rodrigo !! Que tenga un viaje maravilloso!!

[@SolarLantern424]

Tip for backpacking. Might not matter in the pandemic but if you get in late and all the lights are out where you are sleeping ... it is good to use your phone or a torch to see where you are going rather than putting on main lights in case others are sleeping...

[@sucalew]

Enjoying your new adventure. Be vigilant to your surroundings. It’s a very popular dish in Jamaica 🇯🇲 called Rice+peas and Oxtail.

[@debbiegardner2040]

Puerto Viejo is my favorite place. So pleased you are there! Si, food is expensive in CR. Similar prices to what we pay in US. Excited for more videos. Mucho gracias. Stay safe!

[@4everdreamer569]

Your excitement is THE BEST!!!! Just joined your patreon to follow this dream of yours!! Be safe!!

[@mejoe943]

Kaylee and Jordan inspire us all!

[@floritacastrellon3862]

Kaylee and Jordan do help others along their journey. Si dar they have helped Rodrigo Kake the gnobe bugle indians. That’s a good way to live.

[@johntatum1951]

Be safe and have many happy days, my brother.

[@bassomatic1871]

Spread your wings and fly, brother!

[@shirleycarter2451]

Great to see another part of the world and share your experiences with you. Thank you for taking us along and please be careful 🙏❤

[@lauratibbles6598]

Well looks like you are seeing a lot of different country be safe in your travels and enjoy your trip

[@marshaslover3735]

Have an awesome trip through Central America. I took this trip 60 years ago with my family!!!! Love your videos!!!!

[@aprilgeewhiz3814]

I am so excited for you. Enjoy every minute of your adventures!

[@gerimartinez8703]

The Coolest VIDEO right on for being the first to make this type of touring watchable👍🏼♥️💋

[@gsimons213]

I have traveled most of Costa Rica to the USA. Puerto Viejo brings back wonderful memories. Beans and rice is much better than gallo pinto, to my taste. I still love beans and rice. Enjoy your trip. If you want to save money on food stay away from gringos and tourist spots :) Eat from food stands or buy lots of fruit. Enjoy the journey. I look forward to watching your travels.

[@marysealy919]

Wow! Congratulations on making your decision to start traveling. This is awesome. It will change your life. Keep us updated Jungle boy. X

[@AllysonJFlagg]

So funny the taxi driver and other passengers are unmasked. GOOD for you to STAY masked!! We don't want to lose you!!!!

[@twallaceii]

All that advise is great! Have a blast!

[@1StarEagle]

Super proud of you 😘 Stay safe and safe travels. ❤ your vids and you of course ... I'll be so glad to learn more about how to make perfect videos for KZbin myself. And of course to reach the 1K subscribers and my watch hours as well . Sending ❤ from San Diego, California 🙌

[@meinmaine9138]

Traveling is the most amazing experience. Happy to support you! Please be safe and if you need anything, let us know.

[@gds5406]

I'm glad you're out and about . I've been on the road now 12yrs in my rv. Please be safe and enjoy. Greg and Cody my manx cat

[@purpletulips4648]

In the Southern States in the U.S. the tail is known as Ox Tails.They are a worldwide meat that is used for all kinds of dishes.

[@SisterSherryDoingStuff]

Yummy!!

[@LianeSpicer]

Ox tail in the Caribbean too.

[@purpletulips4648]

@@LianeSpicer yessss ,my dad was from Jamaica, my mom was from Alabama.

[@Dallas88888]

I'm so excited for you! But please, trust no one.

[@juan08092003]

Exelente experencia, que la disfrutes al 100, saves hoy me hiciste realizar que tenemos que luchar por nuetros suenos, ha pasado mucho tiempo solamente trabajando en mis metas, no he podido gozar de realizar mis suenos. Te felicito por darte esta oportundiad y viajar. Estas experencias te van inriquecer tu vida , hoy manana y para siempre. Es mi primera ves comentando en tu canal, me has inspirado y Gracias por compartir tu experencia y si tenes la oportunidad de viajar a El Salvador, te quiero invitar a nuestro pedacito de paraiso en La Playa, nos podes buscar en youtube, como Rancho Los Chatos y aqua vista beach house.

[@rickilee961]

Rice and beans and oxtail that's what we call it in the states had our restaurants here we pay anywhere from $10 and higher depending on what you get

[@ravicasi]

Rodrigo when you get back you need to do some backpacking within Panama. Within your own country there is a lot to see and do. You will notice the accent change from Chitre, to Aguadulce to Isla grande to Panama City. Enjoy the trip, great video!!!

[@SewciallyInclined]

As a lifelong traveller it's refreshing to watch you enjoy the surprises and wonder of being in a new place. Thank you for sharing! Pura Vida!

[@deenottelling8492]

So excited for you. The food looks amazing.

[@joshdenison9455]

Congrats on the first leg of your new adventure!

[@katiewiggins953]

so happy you get to travel rodrigo! excited to see all the places you go ! stay safe ❤

[@anniedecrescenzo2434]

Have fun! You have come a long way❣ Be safe...can't wait to see your next video!

[@gempy3362]

You have a great personality. I too am afraid to travel, but when I do it is empowering and special. I am interested to see these places with your point of views.

[@carolinepetersen1452]

Very exciting to join you in these new adventures. Always wondered what it would be like to stay in a hostel. Safe travels and best wishes!