As you can imagine, the cuisine in this part of the world comprises a colossal amount of tropical fruits (mango, papaya, avocado, pineapple), seafood, plantains, and, more than anything, rice and beans. The Tico version of rice and beans is called "Gallo Pinto" (which literally translates to "spotted rooster") and let me tell you, these people don't joke about their spotted rooster. Served alongside fried eggs and unfathomably fresh fruit for breakfast, by itself or rolled up in a tortilla for lunch, or in addition to the corvina (sea bass) or pargo (snapper) your dashing fiancé reeled in that very morning for dinner, this complete protein is the Tico's fuel and bread of life. It is simple, yes, but simply delicious.