Fruit of the Month: Breadfruit

Breadfruit, native to Southeast Asia, arrived in Costa Rica with sailors in the early 1800's. The breadfruit tree is an equatorial lowland species, and therefore flourishes in warm, tropical environments usually within 2,000 feet of sea level. Known locally as "fruta de pan," it is most commonly found along Costa Rica's Caribbean coast, from Tortuguero south through Limon, Cahuita, Puerto Viejo and Manzanillo.

Last updated: Oct 22, 2023