Can beans, corn and a sunset add years to your life? In this Costa Rican hotspot, the answer might be yes.

Locals in the Nicoya Peninsula — one of the planet’s five original Blue Zones — regularly outlive the average American by a decade, fueled by generations-old dishes made from whole, natural ingredients.

Now, as wellness-chasing jet-setters flock to the region, luxury resorts like The W Costa Rica Reserva Conchal are putting a five-star spin on that age-defying fare, drawing travelers and expats alike who are hungry for the recipe to a longer, healthier life. 8

“Costa Rica’s culinary culture has always been natural, honest and health-focused,” Diego Mollenhauer, the resort’s executive chef, told The Post. “It is rooted in tradition — food prepared ‘the old-fashioned way,’ pr

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