Popcorn

Most CUR snack mentions are generic carts; Popcorn puts a name on it

Popcorn sits post-security at Hato International Airport (CUR) as a simple snack concession, more like a cart than a full shop, and runs on a true grab-and-go model. You’ll spot tubs and bags stacked on a small counter rather than a full seating area, so think 3–5 minute stop on the way to your gate, not a place to linger.

Prices sit in the airport “cheap snack” bracket, roughly $3–$6 for popcorn depending on size, making it one of the lighter hits on your wallet in CUR compared with $10+ sandwiches in the main food outlets. Payment is usually quick: card first, but keep a few small bills handy in case the terminal acts up or minimums apply.

The headline item is the caramel popcorn, their signature flavor and the one you actually see people carrying back to seats near the gates. It skews very sweet and crunchy, more dessert than salty snack, so plan on sharing a medium tub if you’re not ready for a full sugar bomb before a 3–4 hour flight. If they offer mixed flavors, the plain-salted plus caramel split is the safest bet.

Portion sizes lean big for a single traveler; a medium can easily stretch through a 2–3 hour connection or entertain one adult and one kid through boarding. Drinks, if stocked, tend to be the usual 330 ml sodas or water bottles at standard airport markups, often around $2–$3, not a curated beverage spread.

There’s no public seating tied to Popcorn itself; you’ll be carrying your bag to generic gate chairs inside CUR’s airside zone. One practical tip: if you like your popcorn fresher and less soggy, avoid buying right before walking straight onto the aircraft where cabin humidity and cramped bags can wreck the crunch; grab it 20–30 minutes before boarding and eat most of it in the terminal.