Bicentenario: 200 Years of Independent Cuisine
Video Production
This 12-episode docu-series, created for the Costa Rican government and financed by Auto Mercado, explores different regions of the country to uncover traditional cuisine, culinary customs, and recipes passed down through generations.
Each 10-minute episode, blending live action with animation, highlights unique agricultural products and their role in Costa Rica's intangible cultural heritage. We handled everything from script to production and delivery.
Epidode #7 - "¡Oh, qué suerte tan bonita que pa'mí tendrá que ser!"
July is a month to celebrate Guanacaste, its customs, traditions, and of course, its rich culinary legacy! The province offers a wide array of dishes that enhance our national cuisine, and Episode 07 of "Bicentenario: 200 Years of Independent Cuisine" introduces us to a delightful dessert with a cheerful name, sure to lift anyone's spirits: La Sabrosera.
Episode #4 - "El Artista del Trapecio"
Ayote, a crop with roots in our land since colonial times, takes center stage in the fourth episode of "Bicentenario: 200 Years of Independent Cuisine." This docuseries delves into our traditional cuisine, exploring the culinary customs and recipes that have been a part of our independent history for 200 years.
Episode #8 - ¡Auuuuuuuuuuu!
This episode of "Bicentenario: 200 Years of Independent Cuisine" celebrates the rich heritage of Afro-descendant culture. The journey takes us through Guácimo and Puerto Viejo in Limón, exploring the significance of yuca and its deep roots in our history.
Bicentenario: All the 12 episodes
Take a look at the 12 episodes we created for this series, each one focused on a different region, product, and recipe. All scripts, narration, and interviews were produced in Spanish, helping preserve the authenticity of the stories and the people behind them.