Christmas is a very special celebration for Ticos (Costa Ricans, as most of the readers of the Tico Times already know, are affectionately known as Ticos). Traditional food, gatherings with friends ...

Beans and rice are as essential to traditional Costa Rican food as butter is to French cuisine. In many parts of the country, Gallo Pinto is eaten at every meal. Gallo Pinto is a meal unto itself but ...

Corn is not just a food—it’s a cornerstone of native heritage. Evidence suggests that corn, believed to have originated in the Mexican plateau and Guatemalan highlands, has been cultivated for more ...