“Some time in the future I think Costa Rica will be able to say it’s a gastronomic destination — that we do have something we can feel proud of,” he says. Mercado Central, San Jos ...

San José, Costa Rica's vibrant capital, serves as a central base for exploration and features a large international airport. You'll likely want to stop here before heading off to the country's ...

Thanks to its warm waters and consistent waves, Costa Rica’s Pacific Coast ... and he quickly answered: Mercado de Artesanias in downtown San Jose. “It’s a one-stop shop for authentic ...