It is not just about the food we eat, but the connections that happen around it. The best way to describe Costa Rican cuisine is ... part of the coffee-drinking culture. Coffee here is enjoyed ...

Where to get Chifrijo: It’s a popular dish in most bars that also serve food. You’ll find ... While beer isn’t a uniquely Costa Rican thing, the beer culture in Costa Rica is surprisingly ...

In these areas, where there is substantial food production, entire plantations have been destroyed by the weather, resulting in millions of dollars in losses for farmers. For the rest of the Costa ...

In Costa Rica, pura vida is a way of life. There's a guessable translation – "pure life" or "simple life" – but it's only by visiting the country, with your feet on the ground and your senses ...

the vibrant Afro-Caribbean culture includes the sounds of calypso and an aromatic cuisine built around strong spices and coconut milk. If hiking is your passion, try the Camino de Costa Rica, a ...

In fact, recent studies and local reports confirm that a well-planned garden can help a family slash its yearly food budget by half or more ... health-promoting garden environment. Costa Rica has long ...

“The salt air from the ocean, the fresh food we eat – rice ... hotels in Costa Rica are offering visitors to chance to learn about local culture. In the small coastal town of Santa Teresa ...

San José, Costa ... people and their culture and art. Several visitors who were traveling with kids recommended stopping by the museum before heading out to Costa Rica's adventure zones.