Nicoya Peninsula has traditionally been Cattle farms region (both beef and dairy cattle) as well as Pig farms region in Costa Rica.

Beef and Pork has been the main food in Nicoya Peninsula.

After meat, the main food groups are eggs, fish, beans, local vegetables, and local tropical fruits.

Just about every meal in Nicoya Peninsula is cooked in pig lard.

If you compare the diet in Nicoya Peninsula to the rest of Costa Rica, Nicoya Peninsula has way more Beef/Pork/Fish consumption, and less rice and vegetables consumption.