Sitting inside the National Theatre, Alma de Café lets you enjoy your meal surrounded by frescoes and chandeliers, a marble checkerboard floor and pale green walls decorated with paintings and portraits. Their signature Café 7 Provincias is made with grains coming from different provinces of Costa Rica, and can be coupled with snacks like quiche and crepes.

If you're passionate about history and want to use every occasion to learn more, even on vacation, visit the local museum in Oranjestad. The displays focus on the pre-colonial period and Amerindian culture, and it's located inside an elegant colonial house. Some of the artefacts in the exhibition were crafted millennia ago.

Multiple establishments throughout the city participate in the month-long celebration of culinary endeavor known as Bite30. No special arrangements required: simply select from the list of participating restaurants and request the Bite30 menu when ordering (it comes with a special discount).

Cades Cove, a popular destination within the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, offers a blend of natural beauty and historical significance. Explore the valley floor, a haven for wildlife such as black bears, deer, and elk. Discover preserved structures dating back to the 1700s, including original mountain homes, a grist mill, churches, and barns, all offering a glimpse into the area's rich past. Once a Cherokee hunting ground, Cades Cove later became home to early settlers, and their legacy is preserved throughout the area. Pack a picnic lunch and enjoy it by the stream that still powers the mill today.