The best way to describe Costa Rican cuisine is simple and fresh. Our diet relies highly on staples like fresh vegetables, fruits, grains, and beans. Here are some of the foods that I cook and eat ...

With its tropical temperatures, Costa Rican cuisine features an abundance of exotic fruits (especially pejibayes – a type of savory fruit) and vegetables, and depending on what part of the ...

In Costa Rica, corn features prominently in traditional dishes such as the classic beans-and-rice gallo pinto, where it appears as the familiar tortilla de maíz. The culinary journey of corn spans ...

Farther south, Santa Teresa has an intriguing mix of cultures and superb international cuisine. Venture inland and you’ll reach the Guanacaste pampas, with its sabaneros — Costa Rican cowboys ...

Costa Rica’s beloved spicy shot will make you forget about all the winter blues. Here's how to make a Chili Guaro at home.