From thick, tangled rainforest and active volcanoes to monkeys, coatis and tapirs, this is a country with plenty to discover ...

Rice and beans are the foundation of Costa Rican cuisine, usually blended into a side dish known as gallo pinto ... Other ...

Atlanta chef Hector Santiago of La Metro and El Super Pan shares tips and recipes to elevate the humble tin of sardines with next-level accompaniments.

In Costa Rica, pura vida is a way of life ... and found in or near most dishes, along with chicken or fish. At breakfast, it's delicious with scrambled eggs, plantain, and perhaps a little ...