Mango Festival

Saturday the 17th of May, we ventured out again and took our local bus to the hiway. This time we boarded a bus headed west to Rio Hato

Mango Festival Headquarters…

and the 3rd Annual Mango Festival. We were greeted by the Claro girl handing out information,

Even Mango’s need a bit of sex appeal….

and then a table with all different types of mangos and papayas displayed on them.

Mango’s for judging

So many shapes and sizes

Did you know there are over 15 different types of Mango’s. I believe most are edible…although, I’ve heard sometimes the taste might not be to your liking

Types of Mango’s

We strolled through all the vender stands,

and were treated to a sample of mango jelly.

Free samples always a hit

Very good!! Even pineapples were featured with their own display.

The fresh pineapples are SO good

Once we got back outside to the main street, we enjoyed a papaya smoothie from one of the local venders.

It DOES taste better than this looks…

 

Its a food truck AND home…

We walked down the street a bit

The streets of Rio Hato

Look both ways before crossing…

and then caught the bus back home before the rain set in.