The La Fortuna table — what to order and where the locals point.
Casado at a soda
Rice, beans, plantains, protein — the honest plate that powers the country.
Chifrijo
Rice-beans-chicharrón-pico in a bowl — bar food perfected.
Farm-tour chocolate
Cacao tours end in molten tastings — the rainforest's sweetest lesson.
Fruit stands
Cas, guanábana, mamón chino — smoothie roulette, always win.
Volcano-view dinner
Grilled everything as Arenal's silhouette goes pink.
