We travel with some friends who one of which is from there - she has family there and we spent some time with them (it doesn't hurt that they are pretty well-off and very hospitable) so it's very helpful that we have a native speaker with us when we go. This is the second time we've gone! We love it so much!

It is quite beautiful - the juxtaposition of mountains and ocean and the collision of climates is amazing to see and experience. And the food! What's not to like? The fruit alone is worth traveling for, you've never had better in your life. Seriously. The seafood rivals any I've had living in any state here in the US, the shrimp are like lobsters compared to Florida's and much more flavorful. But my secret treat was a donut-type breakfast item that was a bit heavier than donut batter, fried up and drowned in cinnamon-sugar with another spice I could never identify. Delicious!

Enjoyed it immensely, thank you - and thanks for asking - I like reliving it any chance I can get! I'm going to have to make my decision to go to the hospital sometime within the week, so these memories are bound to get me through a rough night or two I'm sure