Dive into the exotic tastes of the Caribbean and Costa Rica on this exploration of the region's vibrant food and colorful culture. Tuck into classics like rice and beans with coconut milk, try new flavors like patacon made with green bananas, and chat with local cooks to find out more about the region's culinary heritage.

Team up with your guide in Puerto Viejo and head out on foot to scope out the area's best eats. With 6 different food samples along your route, you might stop in at a local restaurant for bowls of rich rondon (seafood soup), bite into delicate pieces of chicken prepared in banana leaf, and save room for a sweet tooth-satisfying dessert of pan bon, an aromatic bread with dried coconut and fruit.

Along the way, chat with the chefs that prepare these Costa Rican specialties, learn how other cultures have influenced the country's cuisine, and get tips from your guide on other places to eat around town before you part ways and continue your culinary adventure on your own.